Books for Babies

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Even very young babies enjoy looking at books, particularly if they use different textures and sounds. Below are a selection of books especially designed for babies as chosen and reviewed by The Baby Maze. If you would like to purchase any of the books just click on the title to go directly to the Amazon.co.uk website. You might also like to view our recommended books for toddlers - click here for details

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Mouse (Usborne Cloth Books)

Author: Fiona Watt
Publisher: Usbourne Cloth Books

One of a series of cloth books including Kitten, Snail and Frog. Babies will love to feel the different textures as they follow Milly the mouse on her journey.  Along the way you'll find a pair of crinkly jeans hanging on a washing line, silky butterflies and a shiny pond.


Faces (Baby's Very First Book)

Author: John Fordham
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books

Babies are said to be able to focus on black and white images from a very young age so this particular book will be suitable for newborns upwards. Babies will love the bold images and the crinkly pages and mirror are bound to keep their attention.


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The Rainbow Fish Bath Book

Author: Marcus Pfister
Publisher: North-South Books

This is a soft book which is designed to be used in the bath. A nice storyline coupled with pretty sparkly foil pictures make this a must have.


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Farm (Buggy Buddies: Touch & Feel)

Author: Jo Lodge
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books

One in a series of great little books which can be attached to a pram, cot,  car seat etc so that your little one is never bored. These board books are ideal for babies as each page is tactile.


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That's Not My Monster (Usborne Touchy Feely Books)

Author: Fiona Watt and Rachel Wells
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

If you haven't discovered the That's Not My... range of books you really should check them out. In this particular title you are confronted by several monsters, all with a different touchy-feely element such as bushy eyebrows and squashy feet. The pictures are bright and there is the fun addition of a little mouse who pops up in a different location on every page. Babies soon learn to look out for him.


If you and your baby have a favourite book and it's not featured here then please feel free to send in a review to be included on this page. Email the book title, author and your review to claire@babymaze.co.uk