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Lovey Dovey
Kids love hugs, kisses and feeling special
Besos for Baby
Spanish Bilingual, Lovey Dovey
Everyone has kisses for Baby, from Mami and Papi to perro and gato. Using simple Spanish words, this charming read-aloud proves that love is the same in every language! Parents won't be able to resist giving baby muchos besos as they share this bilingual read aloud, filled with bold, graphic illustrations, with their little bébé!
Bunny Roo, I Love You
Lovey Dovey, Mothers
A warm and tender welcome to the world!
In a gorgeous picture book that’s playfully sweet and visually captivating, New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr and talented new illustrator Teagan White celebrate the many ways parents make their new babies feel at home.
The world can seem like a big, bewildering place for new babies—fortunately, their mamas know just how to soothe and comfort them. Through enchanting scenes portraying all kinds of mama animals looking out for their little ones, the mother in this story reassures her baby, and young children everywhere, that their caretakers will always love them and keep them safe. This beautiful picture book has the feel of a classic and its heartwarming premise should make it a family favorite.
Everywhere Babies
Baby Faces, Lovey Dovey, Diversity
Every day, everywhere, babies are born. They're kissed and dressed and rocked and fed--and completely adored by the families who love them. With an irresistible rhyming text and delightfully endearing illustrations, here is an exuberant celebration of playing, sleeping, crawling, and of course, very noisy babies doing all the wonderful things babies do best.
Guess How Much I Love You
Lovey Dovey
"Guess how much I love you," says Little Nutbrown Hare. Little Nutbrown Hare shows his daddy how much he loves him: as wide as he can reach and as far as he can hop. But Big Nutbrown Hare, who can reach farther and hop higher, loves him back just as much. Well then Little Nutbrown Hare loves him right up to the moon, but that's just halfway to Big Nutbrown Hare's love for him.
How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?
Lovey Dovey
Everybody's favorite bestselling dinosaurs are back to say "I love you", now in board book perfect for babies and toddlers!
Parents and children can never have enough ways to say "I love you"--and America's favorite dinosaurs are giving families a funny book, perfect for bedtime, storytime, anytime. Even when little dinosaurs are naughty, it's important to remind them that no matter what they do, they are always loved. In this book, readers will laugh aloud as parents cope with the typical antics of childhood, but in the end, hugs and kisses show your little one how much you care.
I Carry Your Heart with Me
Lovey Dovey, Diverse Leads
I Carry Your Heart With Me, rereleased as a board book, is a children’s adaptation of the beloved E. E. Cummings poem, beautifully illustrated by Mati Rose McDonough. Showing the strong bond of love between mother and child, within nature and throughout life, Cummings’ heartfelt words expressed through McDonough’s lovely illustrations combine to create a fresh, yet classic, portrayal of love.
I Love You Because You're You
Lovey Dovey
Now available in a padded, paper-over-board book, I LOVE YOU BECAUSE YOU'RE YOU celebrates a parent's unconditional love for a child, as illustrated by award-winning artist David McPhail.
This book has quickly become a family favorite--and this new format with padded covers and cardstock pages will become an enduring classic of the genre.As a poem about a mama fox's unconditional love for her cub, this story describes the many moods of all children--from happy to frightened, bashful to silly, and more--and reassures them of parents' abiding affection and approval. Truly remarkable watercolor illustrations from David McPhail, sensitively wrought and never saccharine, are the perfect complement to Liza Baker's rhythmic, rhyming text.
I Love You Like No Otter
Lovey Dovey
A USA Today bestseller! Give hedgehugs and kisses to your little squeakheart with this pun-tastic, funny baby book, the perfect gift for Valentine's Day or any occasion!
There's no better way to say "I love you" than with a sweet and heartfelt animal pun book! I Love You Like No Otter combines a warm message of love with beautifully illustrated animals families will love to read and share together. From baby shower gifts for new parents to bedtime read alouds all year long, this adorable board book is purrfect for anyone you love beary much!
I love you like no otter. You truly are the best.
My special little squeakheart, a step above the rest.
I Love You Through and Through
Lovey Dovey, Rhythmic
A rhyming story of unconditional love and adorable illustrations of a toddler and a teddy bear who declare "I love you through and through!" I love your hair and eyes, Your giggles and cries... A toddler and his teddy bear illustrate a young child's happy side, sad side, silly side, mad side, and more! Babies and toddlers will feel loved all over when they hear this declaration of adoration and affection! The book has sturdy cardstock pages and a padded cover with rounded corners for safe handling by little ones.
I Love You to the Moon and Back
Lovey Dovey
The sun rises, and a bear and cub begin their day together. They splash in the water, climb mountains, and watch the shimmering sky. They show their love by touching noses, playing chase, and of course, hugging. A sweet, gentle rhyme, perfect for sharing with a special little one!
I Love You, Little Pookie
Lovey Dovey, Boynton Bests
From the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton, here is I Love You, Little Pookie, a sweet and simple board book that offers a declaration of unwavering love from Mom to her wonderful child.
I Love You, Little Pookie is an affectionate and heartfelt celebration—for Valentine’s Day and every day—enlivened with those funny and captivating Boynton drawings. And Pookie’s Mom wisely knows that the best way to say I love you is simply to say it:
Through the days,
through the nights,
come rain or come shine,
I love you, little Pookie.
You’ll always be mine.
I Need a Hug
Lovey Dovey
Everyone needs a hug in this new, irresistibly funny picture book from Aaron Blabey, the bestselling creator of Pig the Pug!
In I Need a Hug, a tiny porcupine just wants a cuddle. All of the other animals turn him away because of his prickly spikes. But finally the porcupine meets an animal who's happy to hug -- a snake!Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabey's signature rhyming text and unforgettably splendid illustrations, I Need a Hug is a sweet story about friendship and learning not to judge a book by its cover. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any day that requires a hug!
I Prayed for You
Christian, Lovey Dovey
One of the best children's books about love and family, I Prayed for You by Jean Fischer reveals how deep a mother's love for her child can go. This board book is great for little ones and has sold more than 300,000 copies!
The heartwarming story follows a mother bear who prayed for her child's arrival, then cherished and prayed for each of her baby's firsts--from first step to first boo-boo to first day of school.
I Prayed for You is just as meaningful to parents as to children. Inside you'll find:
10 rhyming prayers that show children how loved they are
adorable heartwarming art
glossy pages that are easy to wipe clean
This book is perfect for:
-boys and girls, ages 0 to 4
-parents who dreamed of having children, who struggled with infertility, or who became parents through surrogacy, IVF, adoption, fostering, or other means
-Mother's Day, baby showers, baptisms, or adoption parties.
I Will Always Be Proud of You
Lovey Dovey
"Stunning," "beautiful," and "perfect" are how customers and critics describe this inspiring children's picture book of unconditional love.
The timeless story empowers children to be the best they can be. It explores the many wonderful possibilities in life, and reassures children that they will be loved unconditionally whatever they choose to be.
The inspirational story is beautifully illustrated with diverse and inclusive characters.
Give this truly thoughtful gift whatever the special occasion: new baby, birthday, graduation, and more.️
I Will Always Love You
Lovey Dovey
Receiving a new family member is an exciting event. Join momma giraffe as she tells a sweet story of unconditional love and all the ways she will be there for her child. As baby giraffe grows and embarks on many adventures, momma giraffe consistently tells her to “Remember—I will always love you.”
I Will Always Love You is a perfect gift for those who are receiving a new family member and want to remind them of how much they are loved and cared for. It is sure to become a favorite bedtime story for the little ones in your life.
Dr. Turns specializes in helping families strengthen their bond and love for one another. This beautifully illustrated book takes the reader to the African Plains with hand-drawn watercolor art.
Awarded Reader's Favorite - 5 Stars
"Dr. Turns' story helps kids visualize the lives of giraffes and other animals native to the African grasslands while bringing home the universal theme of a mother's love for her child." -- Jack Magnus
I Wish You More
Lovey Dovey
Some books are about a single wish. Some books are about three wishes. The infallible team of Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld have combined their extraordinary talents to create this exuberant book of endless good wishes. Wishes for curiosity and wonder, for friendship and strength, laughter and peace. Whether celebrating life's joyous milestones, sharing words of encouragement, or observing the wonder of everyday moments, this sweet and uplifting book is perfect for wishers of every age.
I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home
Lovey Dovey
I will love you till the cows come home from a trip to Mars through skies unknown, in a rocket ship made of glass and stone… I will love you till the cows come home.
Love knows no bounds in this tender tribute to the depths of family love. For fans of Guess How Much I Love You—only funnier! This board book edition features sturdy pages and is just right for little ones. Makes a good stocking stuffer, baby shower, or Valentine's Day gift.
This book extends the saying, “I’ll love you till the cows come home” to the humorous extreme. Along the way there are yaks in cadillacs, sheep setting sail, frogs on big-wheeled bikes, and more, in this great read-aloud.
I’ll Love You Till the Cows Come Home Board Book isfilled with warm, funny art and rhythmic, romping text, perfect for curling up with your little one at the end of the day...or anytime you want to express your love.
I've Loved You Since Forever
Celebrity Authors, Lovey Dovey, Modern Favs, Adoption
I’ve Loved You Since Forever is a celebratory and poetic testament to the timeless love felt between parent and child. This beautiful picture book is inspired by Today show co-anchor Hoda Kotb’s heartwarming adoption of her baby girl, Haley Joy.
With Kotb’s lyrical text and stunning pictures by Suzie Mason, young ones and parents will want to snuggle up and read the pages of this book together, over and over again.
In the universe,
there was you and
there was me,
waiting for the day our
stars would meet. . .
Makes a lovely gift for baby showers, Mother's Day, and more. Plus don't miss Hoda Kotb and Suzie Mason's beautiful follow-up picture book, You Are My Happy.
If Animals Kissed Good Night
Bedtime, Lovey Dovey
In a cozy bedtime chat with her mom, a young girl wonders how animal families might say good night. Would Wolf and his pup "kiss and then HOWL"? Would Bear and her cub "kiss and then GROWL"? But what about Sloth and her baby? They move soooo slooowwwww . . . they're sure to be kissing from early evening until long after everyone else is fast asleep!
With whimsical art and playful rhyming verse, this picture book is now in board book format for the first time, perfect for bedtime snuggles.
Is Your Mama a Llama?
Lovey Dovey
"Is your mama a llama?" I asked my friend Dave."No, she is not," is the answer Dave gave."She hangs by her feet, and she lives in a cave.I do not think that is how llamas behave.""Oh," I said. "You are right about that.I think that your mama sounds more like a......BAT!"Riddle rhymes and six lovable baby animals help Lloyd the llama discover just what kind of animal his mama really is.Deborah Guarino's whimsical verse and Steven Kellogg's endearing illustrations will charm and amuse every child who loves riddles, animals, and good fun!
Little You
Lovey Dovey, Native Leads
"You are life and breath adored. You are us and so much more..."
Richard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of the hugely successful Welcome Song for Baby: A Lullaby for Newborns, has partnered with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender board book for babies and toddlers that celebrates the potential of every child. With its delightful contemporary illustrations, Little You is perfect to be shared, read or sung to all the little people in your life―and the new little ones on the way!
Love You Forever
Lovey Dovey, Canadiana
A young woman holds her newborn son And looks at him lovingly. Softly she sings to him: "I'll love you forever I'll like you for always As long as I'm living My baby you'll be." So begins the story that has touched the hearts of millions worldwide. Since publication in l986, Love You Forever has sold more than 15 million copies in paperback and the regular hardcover edition (as well as hundreds of thousands of copies in Spanish and French)
Love You, Baby (Indestructibles)
Rip Proof, Lovey Dovey
Show baby loads of love in a book that’s indestructible!
Baby loves hugs. Just like baby kitty!
Baby loves nuzzles. Just like baby bunny!
Baby loves snuggles. Just like baby piggy!
Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are:
-Rip Proof—made of ultra-durable tight-woven material
-Waterproof—can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed!
-Emergent Literacy Tool—bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading
-Portable—lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel
-Safe for Baby—meets ASTM safety standards
Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Lovey Dovey, Valentines
“You are the cherry on my cake; you make the sun shine brighter; you make my heart flutter.” Using a range of images from the World of Eric Carle, and featuring the Very Hungry Caterpillar, this special gift book gives all the reasons why someone special makes the world a better and brighter place. Perfect for that someone special any day of the year!
Love is You & Me
Valentines, Lovey Dovey
Playful and fun, constant and everywhere, love fills the pages of this buoyant picture book for adorers of all ages.
Love is me, and love is you.
You see, when you smile I smile too.
When you’re around, the skies are blue.
It’s like being happy…times two!
This adorable book by bestselling author Monica Sheehan helps us to remember that love—whether between a parent and child, best friends, or even a dog and a mouse—is the most wonderful offering of all. Love Is You & Me. is a vibrant, uplifting title that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any time of the year.
An ideal gift for loved ones, this jacketed hardcover edition contains the same text as the board book, along with a bookplate and two additional spreads of artwork.
No Matter What
Lovey Dovey
This powerful and heartwarming picture book about unconditional love is the perfect book to show your loved ones how much you love them, no matter what.
Small is a little fox with big feelings. When Small is feeling down, Small asks Large, "If I turned into a bug, would you still love me and give me a hug?" Large's responses to this question and those that follow are nothing but loving and affirming. With a gentle, rhyming read-aloud text paired with inviting illustrations, this is an essential addition to every little one's library.
On The Night You Were Born
Lovey Dovey, Modern Favs
On the night you were born, you brought wonder and magic to the world. The moon stayed up till morning. Polar bears danced.
Here is a book that celebrates the one and only ever you! Now available in its entirety in board book format, Nancy Tillman's masterpiece is perfect for acknowledging the special people in our lives that they are loved.
The Invisible String
Emotions, Lovey Dovey, Graduation
Specifically written to address children's fear of being apart from the ones they love, The Invisible String delivers a particularly compelling message in today's uncertain times that though we may be separated from the ones we care for, whether through anger, or distance or even death, love is the unending connection that binds us all, and, by extension, ultimately binds every person on the planet to everyone else. Parents and children everywhere who are looking for reassurance and reaffirmation of the transcendent power of love, to bind, connect and comfort us through those inevitable times when life challenges us!
The Runaway Bunny
Nostalgia, Lovey Dovey
“If you run away,” said his mother, “I will run after you. For you are my little bunny.”
A little bunny keeps running away from his mother in this imaginary game of hide-and-seek. Children will be profoundly comforted by this lovingly steadfast mother who finds her child every time.
The Runaway Bunny, first published in 1942 and never out of print, has indeed become a classic. Generations of readers have fallen in love with the gentle magic of its reassuring words and loving pictures. The sturdy board book pages make this edition of the beloved story perfect for babies and toddlers.
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
Lovey Dovey, NY Times Best Sellers, Graduation
From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin's rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful, and sometimes humorous, illustrations, and a clever gatefold with kids in costumes, this is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to kids—both young and old. A great gift for any occasion, but a special stand-out for baby showers, birthdays, and graduation. The Wonderful Things You Will Be has a loving and truthful message that will endure for lifetimes.
Welcome Little One
Lovey Dovey, Record Details
Welcome your little one to the world with this special baby book and USA Today bestseller by Sandra Magsamen, the perfect baby shower gift!
For parents, the arrival of a newborn child is an event filled with the promise of love, joy, and a lifetime of memories. In this beloved elephant board book comes a special celebration of the one-of-a-kind bond between parents and their little one. Filled with lively illustrations, gentle rhyming text, and a heartfelt message, this sweet board book for babies and toddlers is the perfect gender-neutral baby shower or infant gift to congratulate and send to new parents, or for simply expressing the love you have for the little ones in your life!
On the day you were born, it was love at first sight.
We welcomed you, little one, and held you so tight.
Why readers love Welcome Little One:
-Doubles as a special keepsake gift for newborns with ample space to record the birth details and a bonus section to write a personal message to your little one
-Meaningful Valentine's Day gift for babies and toddlers, Mother's or Father's Day gift, Easter basket or holiday stocking stuffer, baby shower or pregnancy gift, first birthday gift, or way to say "I love you" any time of year!
-Perfect for babies and toddlers ages 0-3. Made for their little hands!
Add a heartfelt message and trade your baby shower card for this keepsake book
Welcome To The World
Lovey Dovey
An award-winning, delightful and beautifully illustrated hardback picture book celebrating the arrival of a new baby.
Full of gorgeous full color illustrations, the story follows a charming little elephant on an exciting journey, discovering all the wonders the world has to offer and how it’s filled with beautiful things. The book also includes messages of wellbeing. With space for a handwritten personal message in the front, Welcome To The World makes a wonderful keepsake gift as a new baby present and is ideal for any baby celebration such as a baby shower, christening or naming ceremony.
What We’ll Build
Lovey Dovey, Fathers
A spectacular new title from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, creator of the million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are!
What shall we build, you and I?
I’ll build your future and you’ll build mine.
We’ll build a watch to keep our time.
A father and daughter set about laying the foundations for their life together. Using their own special tools, they get to work; building memories to cherish, a home to keep them safe and love to keep them warm.
From renowned, internationally bestselling picture-book creator and visual artist, Oliver Jeffers, comes this rare and enduring story about a parent’s boundless love, life’s endless opportunities and all we need to build a together future.
When the World Was Waiting for You
Lovey Dovey
What could be more heartwarming than the arrival of a new little one? The bunny family in this charming picture book celebrates all the events surrounding a birth, from readying the baby's crib to the very first visit from friends and family This new board book edition is a perfect baby shower gift, and the round edges and sturdy pages make it just right for big siblings with little hands.
Wherever You Are
Lovey Dovey
Love is the greatest gift we have to give our children. It's the one thing they can carry with them each and every day.
If love could take shape it might look something like these heartfelt words and images from the inimitable Nancy Tillman. Here is a book to share with your loved ones, no matter how near or far, young or old, they are.
You Are My Cupcake
Lovey Dovey
A scrumptious board book, filled with sweet terms of endearment.
This bite-sized board book is an ode to all the names we call our children: cutie pie, sweet pea, peanut, pumpkin. With a candy-colored palette and irresistible art with glitter and embossing, this is the perfect baby shower gift!
You Are My Happy
Lovey Dovey, Celebrity Authors, NY Times Best Sellers
A #1 New York Times bestseller and Amazon Best Books of the Year selection!
From Hoda Kotb, the Today show co-anchor and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I’ve Loved You Since Forever,comes a bedtime snuggling book about gratitude for the things in life—both big and small—that bring us happiness.
As mama bear and her cub cuddle together before closing their eyes for a good night’s sleep, they reflect on the everyday wonders of life that make them happy.
Inspired by her own nighttime routine with her daughters, Haley Joy and Hope Catherine, Kotb creates another beautiful treasure for parents and children to enjoy together. With charming and lush illustrations from bestselling artist Suzie Mason, this soothing yet playful lullaby explores the simple joy of taking a moment to be grateful.
Makes a lovely gift for baby showers, Mother's Day, and more.
You Are My I Love You
Lovey Dovey
The all-time classic, bestselling ode to the love shared between parent and child. Perfect for new parents, baby showers, christenings, and sharing at bedtime.
I am your parent; you are my child.
I am your quiet place; you are my wild.
I am your favorite book; you are my new lines.
I am your nightlight; you are my starshine.
A day in the life of parent and child--full of smiles and giggles, messes and meals, boundless energy and well-earned rest. Not to mention lots of love. Here, in simple rhyming verse accompanied by colorful, playful illustrations by world-renowed artist Satomi Ichikawa, is one such day. Share it with others and treasure the memories.
You're All Kinds of Wonderful
Lovey Dovey, Being Yourself
Once again, New York Times-bestselling author and artist Nancy Tillman takes a universal truth and makes it accessible for readers young and old in You're All Kinds of Wonderful, now available in board book format!
We’re not all the same. Thank goodness we’re not.
Life would be boring, and I mean… a lot.
And so, when we’re born, we’re supplied at the start
with our own bells and whistles to set us apart.
Think of your bells as the things you do best
things tucked away in your own treasure chest.
Part of growing up is discovering―and embracing―what makes us unique. From different abilities to different personalities, we are all wonderfully made with our own bells and whistles.