Babies, babies, babies! Is there anything more precious than a baby? I can\u2019t think of a single thing that compares to a sweet baby\u2019s face. And I\u2019m not the only one. Babies love looking at themselves, too. They squeal in delight whenever they see their reflection in a mirror. And the only thing they adore as much as their own face is seeing other babies \u2014 especially in books! <\/p>\n
Experts say this fascination with faces is natural, healthy, and helpful for a baby\u2019s development. Looking at and identifying another baby’s facial features (e.g., eyes, nose, mouth, ears, etc.) can boost their vocabulary. Mimicking facial expressions in the mirror or photographs can help babies develop visual tracking and learn about emotions. Research also shows that reading books together can foster familial bonding, language development, and a lifelong love of books and reading.<\/p>\n
For some valuable baby \u201cface time,\u201d I\u2019ve pulled together a list of board books starring oodles of beautiful babies\u2019 faces. <\/p>\n
no no 9780451480101 Baby Feminists<\/i> by Libby Babbott-Klein, illustrated by Jessica Walker <\/p>\n
This mini-manifesto offers \u201cflashbacks\u201d of famous female feminists (like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Frida Kahlo, and Malala Yousafzai) as babies and toddlers! While its interactive flaps help readers discover the baby feminists, the book\u2019s inspiring and empowering words will encourage future generations to create a gender-friendly world. Pair it with Baby Feminists Too<\/i><\/a> for a double dose of much-needed feminism. The world can never have too much! <\/p>\n 9781680105674 Baby’s Best Friend<\/i> by Suzanne Curley <\/p>\n What\u2019s better than a board book with babies? A board book with babies and puppies, of course! Luckily for us, that\u2019s what Baby\u2019s Best Friend<\/i> delivers. Once your little reader gets their paws on this book, it will be non-stop tail wagging over this baby and puppy love fest. You\u2019ll have a blast identifying babies and puppies, counting them, and reading the simple rhyming text.<\/p>\n 9781536201666 B is for Baby<\/i> by Atinuke, illustrated by Angela Brooksbank <\/p>\n B is for Baby<\/i> is not your average alphabet book! This brilliant board book from the team behind Baby Goes to Market<\/i><\/a> is a mashup between the traditional Thanksgiving song Over the River and Through the Wood<\/i><\/a> and an alphabet book that only uses the letter B. <\/p>\n The story begins with a big brother riding his bicycle along the bumpy road to Baba\u2019s house. But when he arrives at his destination, he discovers a beautiful, brown, bouncy, and beaded surprise. If that\u2019s not enough, the exceptional alliteration and mixed-media illustrations serve up a feast for the ears and eyes. You and your baby will want to read it on repeat. <\/p>\n 9781984835451 When the Babies Came to Stay<\/i> by Christine McDonnell, illustrated by Jeanette Bradley <\/p>\n When four mysterious babies arrive on an island, the brave librarian takes them home and raises them with the help of her neighbors. Together, they learn about what makes an inclusive family and community. The story\u2019s loving tale and whimsical illustrations will touch your heart and soul. Future readings (and re-readings) can spark conversations about love, acceptance, and the true meaning of family. <\/p>\n 9780525552703 Baby Builders<\/i> by Elissa Haden Guest, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata <\/p>\n As we all learned from Field of Dreams<\/i>, \u201cIf you can build it, they will come.\u201d Well, in Baby Builders<\/i>, if you dress babies in droopy diapers and hard hats, they can turn blueprints into the playhouse of their dreams! The story\u2019s cheerful rhyming text, detailed illustrations, and diverse baby builders will encourage tiny readers to dream big and reach for the stars. Just keep the kids close when you\u2019re near construction sites after reading this one! <\/p>\n 9781984893758 #baby<\/i> by Michael Joosten <\/p>\n Prepare for a cuteness overload! Reminiscent of a new parent\u2019s Instagram or Twitter feed, this heart-melting board book combines baby pictures and popular hashtags to tell a sweet and funny story from a baby\u2019s point of view. Each page is cuter than the last, and each baby oozes with personality. The clever hashtag captions add just the right amount of humor and silliness. It\u2019s perfect for social media savvy parents and the babies who #lovethem. <\/p>\n 9780756655068 Baby Faces Peekaboo!<\/i> by DK <\/p>\n Baby Faces Peekaboo!<\/i> is jam-packed with chunky cherubs\u2014along with interactive elements, like mirrors, touchable patches, and flaps to lift. Enhance this peek-a-boo book by using the photos to point out babies\u2019 facial features, mimic expressions, and identify emotions. It\u2019s never too early to talk about feelings with your baby! <\/p>\n 9781984849519 Hey, Baby!<\/i> by Andrea Pippins <\/p>\n