Abrams appleseed, 2014

Snuggle The Baby

written & illustrated by Sara Gillingham

Snuggle the Baby is a lovely-to-look-at and fun-to-play-with board book featuring warm retro-inspired illustrations from award-winning author and illustrator Sara Gillingham.

This fun and instructive novelty board book plays like a doll and reads as a gentle “How to Care for Baby” manual for young children.

Incorporating real tactics for newborn care, your child can interact with the baby in the book in a variety of ways, from feeding Baby with a (removable) bottle to swaddling Baby in a soft blanket. This book features necessary skillsets for infant care, and other activities include:

• Shushing

• Tickling

• Diapering

• Rocking

• Tucking In

Snuggle the Baby includes a sturdy removable paper doll for children to snuggle, swaddle, and tuck in. Perfect for soon-to-be older siblings or doll-loving toddlers, this book encourages children to read while they play and practice empathy and care. Expecting a new baby sibling can be stressful, but Snuggle the Baby demonstrates that being a big brother or sister can also be really fun!

select praise:

“This interactive offering invites little ones to practice taking care
of babies, playing with them, feeding them and putting them to bed... An intriguing concept.” —Kirkus Reviews