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