Summer loves books, and I love spending time reading with them. Baby’s Big Box of Little Books gave us a collection of small board books to explore together, with familiar pictures and plenty to talk about.
The set is by Janet and Allan Ahlberg, whose books include Burglar Bill and The Jolly Postman. Janet’s illustrations were a lovely part of the appeal for me, bringing everyday objects and moments into these little books.
What Was Inside the Box
The sturdy illustrated box held nine board books covering mornings, night time, toys, baby, games, family, inside, outside and pets.
I liked having those different subjects together. They gave me opportunities to talk with Summer about things they recognised from everyday life, from toys and animals to familiar routines.
The books were small enough for Summer to hold and carry, which made them enjoyable to explore independently as well as when we sat together.
Sharing the Pictures and Words
Each little book paired illustrations with simple words. I enjoyed looking through the pictures with Summer, naming what we could see and letting the images lead our conversation.
I did not need to read through the whole collection in one sitting. I could pick a book and spend time on whichever picture caught their attention.
For me, that was part of what made the set useful. It offered a gentle way to share words and pictures without making our time together feel like a lesson.
More Than Reading
Summer enjoyed sitting and looking at the books, but that was only part of how they played with them.
They also liked stacking them into a tower, tipping them out of the box and putting them back again. I loved watching them find their own ways to enjoy the collection.
The box became part of the experience rather than simply somewhere to store the books. Taking them out, choosing one and returning them gave Summer plenty to do alongside looking at the illustrations.
My Overall Thoughts
I found Baby’s Big Box of Little Books a lovely collection to share with Summer. The small format suited their hands, and the familiar subjects gave us plenty to look at and talk about.
At the time of my original post, the set was described as suitable for children from birth to two years and was available through Amazon and Waterstones. Those details reflect the original listing rather than current availability.
I thought it would make a thoughtful gift for a baby or young toddler. What I enjoyed most was seeing Summer return to the books in different ways, whether we were reading together or they were building another little tower.
Baby's Big Box of Little Books are available to buy at Amazon or Waterstones and are a great set of little books for your baby - or great to buy as a gift.
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