It’s hard to believe, but Heather and I—between our two families having ten children—have reached a new season of life. We’re no longer just celebrating the arrival of our friends’ babies; we’re now the more seasoned moms, hosting and attending more baby showers than ever before!
One of our favorite parts of these celebrations is helping families begin their baby’s very first Loved Bible. We also love showing up to baby showers with arms full of books. In this post, we’re sharing our top picks for building a child’s first theological library—books that can grow with your child and help lay a foundation for lifelong discipleship. Heather serves as the Children’s Director at her church and regularly shares many of these resources with families. These are titles we truly love and return to again and again. As Heather always told her first grade students, “Good books are meant to be read again and again!”
Book Ideas for a Baby’s First Library
- God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook by Carl Laferton
- The Promised One Board Book by The Daily Grace Company
- Does God Go to Sleep: A Book About God’s Power by Amy Gannett
- God Hears Me by Kristen Wetherell
- Psalms of Praise: A Movement Primer by Danielle Hitchen
- Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer Board Book by Laura Wifler
- The Bible (Big Theology for Little Hearts) by Devon Provencher
- What Are Ears For? Board Book: A Lift-the-Flap Board Book by Abbey Wedgeworth
- Our God: A Shapes Primer by Danielle Hitchen
- The Story of the Bible: God and His Very Good Creation by The Daily Grace Company
- God Speaks to Me by Kristen Wetherell
- Does God God on Vacation: A Book about God’s Presence by Amy Gannett
- The Gospel (Big Theology for Little Hearts) by Devon Provencher
- Psalm 23: A Colors Primer by Danielle Hitchen
- Jesus Came for Me: The True Story of Christmas (A Beginner’s Gospel Story Book) by Jared Kennedy
- Jesus (Big Theology for Little Hearts) by Devon Provencher
- What Are Mouths For? Board Book: Training Young Hearts by Abbey Wedgeworth
- Attributes of God Kids Board Book by The Daily Grace Company
- First Bible Basics: A Counting Primer by Danielle Hitchen
- God (Big Theology for Little Hearts) by Devon Provencher
Happy reading! Let us know if there are any other books that you would suggest!