Little gifts for little ones: 6 books for the nursery

Have a new baby in the family? Know someone who’s a new parent? From books that promote the strong bond between child and parent to learning your first numbers and words, we’ve compiled 6 of our favourite books for the nursery.

Australia Under the Sea 1 2 3 by Frané Lessac 

Count from one giant whale shark all the way to twelve tired seahorses, meeting and learning about plenty of playful Australian sea creatures along the way. Frané Lessac’s vibrant artwork and simple facts about each creature help send out a gentle message about conservation.

The Daddy Animal Book by Jennifer Cossins 

Did you know that a daddy gorilla is called a silverback and a baby gorilla is called an infant? From the author of The Baby Animal Book comes Jennifer Cossons’ adorable and informative picture book about baby animals and their dads.

Colours: My First Tashi by Anna and Barbara Flenberg 

Learn about colours from Tashi and his friends in this book by Anna and Barbara Flenberg, the authors of this beloved series. This brand-new early learning Tashi book allows little readers to discover a vibrant world mythical creatures, wild adventures and magic, through brave and bold Tashi.

Welcome, Baby, to this World by Jess Rackyleft 

Filled with love, hope, and possibility, here is the perfect book for new babies everywhere. Jess Rackyleft is one of Australia’s brightest picture-book stars, and this book is a delightful story to share and treasure.

The Mummy Animal Book by Jennifer Cossins

Like The Daddy Animal Book, kids learn all about animal mothers and their babies – did you know that a mother peacock is called a peahen and a baby peacock is called a peachick? This makes the perfect gift for new mums everywhere.

Sing Me the Summer by Jane Godwin and Alison Lester

Splash into summer with this glorious love letter to the seasons. Combining Jane Godwin’s sparkling text and Alison Lester’s whimsical watercolours, Sing me the Summer celebrates those precious everyday moments that stay with us forever.