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Carrington Epperson's avatar

First, I’d like to say that my first post on here is titled “I’m 27 and felt like a teen mom” 😂 it’s such a surreal feeling. Anyways, so many great books! We will have to acquire these or at least search for them in our library. A couple favorite of ours is Hands On by Anne Wynter, Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk, Be Boy Buzz by bell hooks, Mushroom Rain by Laura Zimmerman and You are my I love you by Love and Ichikawa

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Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

So many good picks, thank you!!

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Teresa Wu's avatar

This is a fab roundup! I love the rule on buying only baby books where the protagonists are people of color—going to steal that for myself.

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Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

Thank you!

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Liz McKay's avatar

love all of these! have found the peekaboo baby books to be very popular with my toddler. this is a great list.

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Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

I love that!! They're so cute.

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Alisha Ramos's avatar

I loved this roundup, thank you. Going to get Peekaboo Baby!

I recently picked this one up, called "Wish Soup," about the Korean Lunar New Year so my little one can stay close to her roots: https://booksofwonder.com/products/9780316457361

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Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

Thank you!! Wish Soup looks adorable, adding to my list of books to give. Hope you enjoy Peekaboo, it's so cute.

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Christina's avatar

Books are my favorite gifts (to give and to receive) - always! There are so many gems in here to add to my gift lists and to our own library.

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Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

:)

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Kuleigh Baker's avatar

I love the idea of curating a little library to welcome a new baby! Most of my friends have asked for books instead of cards for their baby showers and I'm always happy to oblige. We LOVE The Hair Book! That's a great pick. My go-to is Dog's First Baby! Followed closely by Pharrell Williams' board book, Happy!

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Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

I've seen that and love when parents-to-be do it! I've seen some people sign the inside like they would a card, which feels super special. I have to add Pharrell's to my gifting rotation.

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Gabby & Jackie's avatar

I love this so much and often do this for my friends as well! Granted, I'm not as thoughtful as you though because my hometown has a great bookstore (Diane's Books in Greenwich, CT) that allows me to call and describe what I'd like to gift. Based on the family and my suggestions, they pull together a group of books, put them in a cute little red wagon and tie a toy on top. It's so cute and makes for a gorgeous gift display!

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Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

Wait I love that so much. Now you're giving me ideas for the next time I got a baby shower IRL!

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Stephanie Pérez-Gurri's avatar

Loved this. So many new books to buy 🫡

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Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

You'll have to let me know what you pick up :)

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Danica's avatar

😉 I'd invite you to my baby shower based on your book picks! Books are such a thoughtful gift that any parent accepts graciously. I love gifting books as well!

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Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

Haha, thank you!

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Katy Kelleher's avatar

I always give people "All The World" (board book version) because it's beautiful, it rhymes, and it's kind.

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Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

Ooh, I'll have to check it out!

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Whitney C's avatar

LOVE “All the World” and “Everywhere Babies” - big favorites for me/my husband and our daughter.

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Harling Ross Anton's avatar

the best baby gift!

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Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

I still owe one to Mr. Anton!!

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Traci Thomas's avatar

So many of my most favorite children's books are here!

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Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

I'm loving where the genre's heading as well as what's already available. So many good books to read.

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Julisa K's avatar

I currently have some baby events on my radar! Adding books to the list!

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Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

Thank you!!

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Danielle's avatar

I would always gift anything written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter! 🐇

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Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

A classic!

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rojeen rahman's avatar

What a great list! We have read many of these and love them! My daughter loves Ada Twist, Scientist, but we'll have to read Aaron Slater, Illustrator next!

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Abena Anim-Somuah's avatar

nothing more special than the gift of reading! excellent round up

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