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Hi Kid Lit Friends,
It’s June! I hope you are all doing well and have plans that you’re looking forward to this summer. My kids have one more week of school. What a year it has been.
Ever since last March, I have been thinking about all the new moms out there who had children during the pandemic. I thought I would gather this collection of gorgeous picture books about new babies just for you!
Darling Baby by Maira Kalman
This sweet book actually started as Maira’s journal during the first few months she spent with her granddaughter. I love looking at books that began as journals – I find them a fascinating mix of both big and small moments. This book captures those moments beautifully, that precious time when a baby is just discovering the world.
Brown Baby Lullaby by Tameka Fryer Brown, illustrated by A.G. Ford
I adore this book, which goes through the evening ritual of bedtime with a new baby including playtime, dinner, bath time, and finally, a pre-bedtime snuggle. The illustrations are gorgeous!
Babymoon by Hayley Barrett, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
When a new baby arrives, the family begins their babymoon, which is precious time to cuddle, connect, and cocoon together in those first early days. There will be plenty of time for the world to meet the new baby later – for now, it is a special time to hold the world at bay and enjoy the newborn in the safety of home.
Nine Months: Before a Baby is Born by Miranda Paul, illustrated by Jason Chin
This unique book incorporates two stories. The first story is of the outside world as a soon-to-be big sister and her parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby in the family. The second story follows the growth of the baby through meticulously detailed, actual size illustrations.
I Wish You Happiness by Michael Wong, illustrated by Ann Baratashvili
This book is like a big hug. It contains wishes for children to be the best they can be and hopes that children will find a happy, fulfilled, and meaningful life. I really liked this affirming and positive book that proclaims the special and unique qualities of each child.
What are you reading these days? Let me know! Find me on Twitter at @KarinaYanGlaser, on Instagram at @KarinaIsReadingAndWriting, or email me at KarinaBookRiot@gmail.com.
Until next time!
Karina
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