Babymoon

By Hayley Barrett, Juana Martinez-Neal (Illustrator)

Experience the tender magic of a family's first days with their newborn.

5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 476 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a quiet, cozy home, a family embraces their newborn's arrival. As the world waits outside, they embark on a 'babymoon,' cherishing moments of connection and discovery. Will they find harmony in this new constellation of love? Dive into this heartwarming tale of early parenthood, where every day is a new adventure.

From the publisher

In a perfect gift for new and expectant parents (and siblings), a gentle story pays tribute to the wonder and emotion of a family’s first quiet days with a newborn. The house is hushed. The lights are low. We’re basking in a newborn glow. Inside the cozy house, a baby has arrived! The world is eager to meet the newcomer, but there will be time enough for that later. Right now, the family is on its babymoon: cocooning, connecting, learning, and muddling through each new concern. While the term “babymoon” is often used to refer to a parents’ getaway before the birth of a child, it was originally coined by midwives to describe days like these: at home with a newborn, with the world held at bay and the wonder of a new family constellation unfolding. Paired with warm and winsome illustrations by Juana Martinez-Neal, Hayley Barrett’s lyrical ode to these tender first days will resonate with new families everywhere.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 2–5
Audience: Picture

Themes & topics

Books about new babies Books about growing up Books about parenting Books about family Books about babies

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.5

out of 7

6.0

“The perfect gift for expectant and new parents! The illustrations are simply gorgeous, and feature ethnic parents, homey scenes and delightful details (droopy flowers, half-eaten cookies and cookie crumbs on the floor and a mother that's realistically curvy for having a newborn baby). The sentiments expressed are ones new parents will absolutely relate to and are captured in soothing verse.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

5.0

“This is a fun book for little families that are expanding or for little ones that are just curious about life with newborn babies. The story is very sweet and loving, with equally fun and sweet illustrations. The story is sure to make anybody ponder on the joys- and forget the struggles- of welcoming newborns into the family.”

The Fun Uncle

Trusted reviewer

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