Here are some of our staff’s favorites, for ages 0 to 2. By The New York Times Books Staff We polled our editors and writers about the best board, fabric and interactive books for the littlest ones in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I'm the mom who always gives books for gifts. Instead of buying a card for baby showers, I write a ...

As an avid bookworm and mum of two, I started reading books to my daughters at around three months old. The benefits, for all of us, have been huge. Alongside baby toys, books were a fun activity to ...

In April 2025, HarperCollins published a study revealing that less than half of parents—41 percent—read aloud to their kids regularly, citing a lack of enjoyment in the routine. It’s a stunning ...

I'm the mom who always gives books for gifts. Instead of buying a card for baby showers, I write a heartfelt sentiment in a board book. For first birthday parties, I show up with a book and sometimes ...