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What’s In Our Bubba’s Bookshelf 📖📚
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items A curated collection of the books we reach for every day — from high-contrast newborn favourites to soft sensory books and our first storytime picks. Each section is organised by stage and style to make early reading simple and meaningful.
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Contrast Books (0–3 Months) ⚫⚪
Soft & Crinkle Books ✋🧸
Board Books We Love 📘
Contrast Books (0–3 Months) ⚫⚪
High-contrast black & white books for newborn visual development.
🧠 Newborn visual development + focus skills
⚫️ High-contrast patterns to support early brain development.
💬 Why we love it: Perfect for quiet moments and getting interested in books.
Black + White for Babies | Aussie Baby Animals by Chren Byng & Julia Murray
🧠 Newborn visual development + focus skills
⚫️ High-contrast patterns to support early brain development.
💬 Why we love it: Perfect for quiet moments and getting interested in books.
Black + White for Babies | Aussie Farm Animals by Jess Black & Julia Murray
Soft & Crinkle Books ✋🧸
Fabric, tactile and sensory books perfect for tummy time and tiny hands.
🧠 Fine motor grasping + early language exposure
📚 Crinkly pages + bold illustrations = perfect for teeny hands.
💬 Why we love it: A go-to distraction and super easy to pack.
Lamaze Soft Book | Colours
Board Books We Love 📘
Sturdy, baby-proof books that survive teething and throwing.
Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth Board Book by Melissa Greenwood
🌿 Gentle storytelling + cultural connection
A beautiful board book by Gumbaynggirr artist Melissa Greenwood, celebrating the bond between mothers, babies and Miimi Marraal (Mother Earth). ...
Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth Board Book by Melissa Greenwood
Kissed by the Moon Board Book by Alison Lester
🌙 Soft, poetic + soothing bedtime reading
A gentle story by Alison Lester that reads like a poem and lullaby in one. It celebrates a baby’s first experiences with the world — morning birdsong, soft lig...
Kissed by the Moon Board Book by Alison Lester
Imagine Board Book by Alison Lester
✨ Creative play + early exploration
A beautifully illustrated Alison Lester classic that invites little ones to imagine themselves in different worlds — the jungle, under the sea, snowy lands, moonlit bush and mor...
Imagine Board Book by Alison Lester
Magic Beach Board Book by Alison Lester
🏖️ Adventure + imagination
A sparkling new edition of Alison Lester’s beloved classic, inviting little ones to explore a perfect beach — swim, surf, splash through waves, build sandcastles, beachcomb, explore...
Magic Beach Board Book by Alison Lester
Sing Me the Summer Board Book by Jane Godwin and Alison Lester
☀️ Seasons + everyday wonder
A beautiful collaboration between Jane Godwin and Alison Lester, celebrating the magic of summer through sparkling text and whimsical watercolours. Perfect f...
Sing Me the Summer Board Book by Jane Godwin and Alison Lester
Very Noisy Baby Board Book by Alison Lester
🦁 Fun + interactive storytelling
A lively story by Alison Lester about a very noisy baby who loves to bellow, roar and howl — until some animals in town go missing. Full of action, playful sounds and humo...
Very Noisy Baby Board Book by Alison Lester
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Board Book by Eric Carle
🥚 Classic + interactive early learning
Eric Carle’s iconic story follows a tiny caterpillar as it eats its way through the days of the week. With bright, bold illustrations, die-cut pages and fin...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Board Book by Michael Rosen
🐻 Interactive + rhythmic storytelling
Michael Rosen’s classic chant-aloud, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, takes little readers on an adventurous journey through grass, rivers and mud in search ...
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Board Book by Michael Rosen
Guess How Much I Love You Board Book by Sam McBratney
💛 Heartwarming + timeless story
Sam McBratney’s beloved classic, illustrated by Anita Jeram, follows Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare as they try to express just how much they love eac...
Guess How Much I Love You Board Book by Sam McBratney
Where is the Green Sheep? Board Book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek
🐑 Fun + playful adventure
Mem Fox and Judy Horacek’s rollicking classic takes little readers on a search for the elusive green sheep. With colourful illustrations and humorous rhymes,...
Where is The Green Sheep? Board Book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes Board Book by Mem Fox and Helen Oxenbury
👶 Celebration + gentle rhythm
A beloved classic by Mem Fox and Helen Oxenbury, celebrating babies from all over the world. Sweet, rhythmic text and charming illustratio...
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes Board Book
Farm 123 Board Book by Rod Campbell
🐄 Counting + interactive play
Rod Campbell’s lift-the-flap classic introduces numbers from 1 to 10 through playful farm animals. Bright, bold illustrations and engaging flaps make learning to count fun and hands-...
Farm 123 Board Book by Rod Campbell
In the Sea! by Mini Pops
🌊 Interactive + early learning
A colourful pop-up board book that introduces little readers to sea creatures. Each page features 3D elements that spring to life, making every turn a playful surprise.
💬 Why we love it: Enga...
In the Sea! by Mini Pops
How Wide is a Whale? Board Book by Lisa Regan
🐋 Interactive + factual learning
Lisa Regan’s Slide & Seek book introduces little readers to fascinating sea creatures, from whales to sharks and emperor penguins. Double pull-out pages reveal answe...
How Wide is a Whale? Board Book by Lisa Regan