Children’s Book Reviews
In a world filled with children’s books, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to find those which reflect your family and your lives.
We have done some of the ground-work for you.
Here you will find books in which breastfeeding , babywearing and family beds are normalised. Books to help toddlers on the journey to weaning. Books for children with big feelings and books about living your best life, whatever that looks like. Families come in all shapes and sizes and here you will see them in all their diversity. We have found books showing children growing up around the world and books showing families navigating big changes.
We have stories which honour the land on which we live and the people who have lived here for tens of thousands of years - and those who have recently arrived. And we have books about the wonderful planet we share, the challenges it faces and the ways we can help. We have books about the beginning of life … and the end and all the stages in between. Books for babies about their world and books for teens as it changes around them.
We love exploring books for children and the adults raising them to share and to enjoy in quiet moments.
We hope you enjoy them too.
Hello Baby
Hello Baby is a gentle, realistic picture book that tells the story of a home birth through the eyes of a young boy, Jack, as he waits with his siblings and father for the arrival of a new baby. Set in a cosy rural home, the book introduces children to the sights, sounds, and emotions surrounding birth in a calm and respectful way. The midwife’s role is lovingly portrayed, and the family is shown working together to support the birthing mother. Julie Vivas’ soft, expressive illustrations beautifully match the emotional tone of the story, offering a warm and honest glimpse into the birth exp
Loving Comfort: A Toddler Weaning Story
This gentle picture book follows a toddler and parent as they gradually wean from breastfeeding. Told from the child’s perspective, it honours the comfort, closeness, and special memories of nursing while acknowledging that the time has come for change. The story is loving, slow-paced, and respectful.
Nursies When the Sun Shines: A Little Book on Night Weaning
This gentle, rhythmic book helps toddlers understand the process of night weaning. Told from the child’s point of view, it reassures them that while milk is for when the sun is shining, comfort and closeness are always available at night. The language is soothing and respectful, reinforcing security and love.
Mama Feeds Me All the Colors: A Book of Breastfeeding
This vibrant bilingual picture book (English and Spanish) celebrates the breastfeeding journey from a child’s point of view. Each page features a new colour representing different moods, sensations, and environments that shape the rhythm of nursing. It affirms the emotional and sensory richness of breastfeeding as a lived relationship.
Milky Moments
This beautifully illustrated book captures a wide range of breastfeeding experiences—at home, in public, during play, while cuddling, and through everyday family life. Written in gentle rhyme, it celebrates the warmth, comfort, and connection of nursing, featuring diverse families and nursing relationships.
You, Me and the Breast
This tender picture book tells the story of the intimate bond formed through breastfeeding, from the perspectives of both parent and child. It celebrates the comfort, connection, and nourishment that nursing provides, capturing the everyday moments that make this relationship special.