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Back in the day, oh 1996 or so, when I was planning this endeavor; one of the tasks I wanted to accomplish was to come up with
a list of children's books that showed breastfeeding. My kids really couldn't identify with illustrations or photos of children being fed from bottles.
I'd run into books now and then, and LLLI had a few titles, but I really wanted to have a comprehensive library of books for my children that represented
our life. I also searched for books that portrayed the family bed, baby wearing, and home birth. In developing this catalog I carried quite a few books over the years; some
that are now out of print, but are still exciting to find at a used book store, or a yard sale. I've gone over past titles both in print and out and have compiled a list
here for you. I will continue to add to it as I remember more, or if you remind me. All of these books depict breastfeeding in one way or another. Please share this list with others.
101 Things to do With a Baby. By Jan Ormerod. New babies have a special way of keeping everyone in the household hopping. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
A Baby Just Like Me, by Susan Winter. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Amie, by Terry Stafford. Very hard to find, but a sweet and classic nursing story if you can find it. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
A Ride on Mother's Back: A Day of Baby carrying Around the World. By Emery and Durga Bernhard. All around the world babies like to be held close as their parents move about throughout their day. Available at Attachments.
A Teeny Tiny Baby. By Amy Schwartz. A humorous and all too realistic look at a new baby's quest not to be ignored. Out of print – check your library or used bookseller.
Baby on The Way. By William Sears M.D., Martha Sears, R.N., and Christie Watts Kelly. A wonderfully detailed book for new big brothers or sisters. This books talks about changes that will be going on in your home and in mama's personality while she is pregnant. Available at Attachments.
Baby Whales Drink Milk. By Barbara Juster Esbensen. A beginner's science book featuring out mammalian counterparts. Available at Attachments.
Baby's Day, by Sarah Pooley. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Big Like Me, by Anna Grossnickle Hines. Out of Print.Check your library or used bookseller.
Breastmilk Makes my Tummy Yummy by Cecilia Moen. An awesome boardbook by my friend Cecilia, unfortunately out of print. Try used books sites.
Breasts. By Genichiro Yagyu. This book explains just what breasts are for and why they are so important. In Print.
Contemplating Your Belly Button. By Jun Nanao. A funny book that does a great job of explaining that funny hole we have in the middle of our middle. In Print.
Daniel's Dog. By Jo Ellen Bogart. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Eat Healthy Feel Great. By William Sears, Martha Sears, and Christie Watts-Kelly. With the expertise of the foremost authorities on attachment parenting and family nutrition, the Sears' give kids the tools in this book to make their own wise food choices. Available at Attachments.
Faces, By Jan Pienkowski. Just a darn cute little board book featuring all kinds of faces, including a jealous toddler watching mother nurse the baby. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Happy Birth Day! By Robie Harris. Reading this book to your child is a wonderful way to celebrate their birthday each year. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Hello Baby. by Lizzy Rockwell. Add this book to your list of great books to get an older sibling who is expecting a new baby brother or sister. Available at Attachments.
Hi New Baby! By Robie Harris. Written from the viewpoint of a sister who isn't quite sure how to react to the addition of her new sibling. In Print.
Honey Paw and Lightfoot. By Jonathan London. A mama brown bear teaches her little ones how to survive in the world. In Print.
How Kittens Grow. By Millicent E. Selsam. A cute storybook filled with lots of mama and kitten nursing photos. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Hushabye, Baby Blue, by Kathi Appelt. This is a sweet, simple nighttime board book with the most magical of messages. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
I Can Go To The Potty. By William Sears, Martha Sears, and Christie Watts-Kelly. Based on attachment parenting theories, the Sears' clearly introduce the basic steps to toilet learning in a natural, nonpressured way. Available at Attachments.
I Eat at Mommy's. By Anna Bradley McBeth. Little Bridget calls a toddler town meeting to discuss the negative feedback her mother has been getting from other adults about nursing. Out of print. Check your library or used book seller.
I Love My Mommy Because... By Laurel Porter-Gaylord. On each page of this book you will find animals and humans featured with their babies. A simple sentence below the picture states why this certain baby loves their mother. Available at Attachments.
I'm Made of Mama's Milk. By Mary Olsen. Finally, a board book that talks all about nursing and what a special relationship mama's have with their children. Available at Attachments.
I Was Born to be a Sister, by Akaela S. Michels-Gualtieri. A big sister starts out liking her baby brother just fine... In Print.
Little Bull. By Ellen Foley James. A tender story of a elephant calf born into the protective embrace of the herd of the female elephants who protect him. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Look What I See! Where can I Be? In the Neighborhood, by Dia L. Michels. Toddlers can follow along and point out the familiarities in each scene, and apple, a baby doll - and some items familiar to us - slings, and a LLL necklace that so many League moms wear. Available at Attachments.
Maggie's Weaning. By Mary Joan Deutschbein. An indispensable book for families going through the weaning process. In Print and Available at LLLI.
Mama, Mama. by Jean Marzolla. This sweet book features animal babies with their mothers. Each page shows what that particular mama does for her baby. Available at Attachments.
Mama's Bed, by Jo Ellen Bogart and Sylvie Daigneault. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Mama's Milk. By Michael Elsohn Ross, and Illustrated by Ashley Wolff. This book celebrates the warm and loving bond between mammal mamas and their babies. Available at Attachments.
Ma MacDonald, by Joanne Arnott and Mary Anne Barkhouse. "Ma MacDonald had a baby, out by the barn where the grass is wavy..." Out of Print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Mariana and the Merchild, a Folk Tale From Chile. By Caroline Pilcher. A small merchild, who needs protection from the angry sea wolves, is cared for by this old woman until her mother, the sea spirit, can make the sea safe for her. Available at Attachments.
Michele The Nursing Toddler. From LLLI From mother's milk to daddy's hugs and special visits with grandparents, Michele blooms from babyhood to toddlerhood. In Print and Available at LLLI.
My New Baby by Annie Kubler. A cute little board book showing a toddler helping his family to care for the new baby. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Near Mama's Heart. A children's book about breastfeeding, by Colleen Newman. In Print and Available at the author's website.
New Big House. By Debi Gliory. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
New Big Sister. By Debi Gliory. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Oh Baby! By Sarah Stein. A photo type album that follows the growth and development of many babies. Out of Print. Check your library or used bookseller.
One Round Moon and a Star for Me. By Ingrid Mennon. Upon the birth of his sibling a young boy questions his father's love. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Only The Cat Saw. By Ashley Wolff. A cat's eye view while on his nightly prowl. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Over The Green Hills. By Rachel Isadora. A young South African boy travels across the countryside with his mother and siblings. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Rocking Chair Love, A True Story, by Kathleen Gibson. "Mama, tell me another story..." starts this charming book and tape duo. A birth story is told while rocking on mama's lap. Out of Print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Silent Night, Illustrated by Susan Jeffers. The words are those of the traditional Christmas carol. It depicts Mary discreetly breastfeeding baby Jesus. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Saturday with Mez: A Day in the Life of a Breastfeeding Toddler. By Lauren Serafin, Jason Rohrer and Mez. A children's board book portraying a breastfeeding toddler during one of his typical days. In Print and Available at the author's website.
Sophie and The New Baby. By Catherine and Laurence Anholt. Sophie is excited for her new sibling to arrive, but when the reality of the new baby comes home her realistic reaction of jealousy will make you smile. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Staying at Sam's, By Jenny Hessell. Sam's family does things a little differently! Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Supermom by Mick Manning. Illustrated by Brita Granstrom. A simple look at the nurturing nature of and similarities between animal and human mothers. In Print.
The Baby's Catalogue, by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
The Bare Naked Book, by Kathy Stinson. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
The Best Gifts. By Marsha Forchuck Skrypuch. The story of Sara from birth to the birth of her own child. In Print and Available at the author's website.
The Biggest Bed in The World, by Lindsay Camp. This family's bed gets more and more corwded with each new child who joins the family. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
The Cuddlers, by Stacy Towle Morgan. This children's book captures the warmth and love a family experiences when children are drawn to the security of their parents' bed. In Print and Available at LLLI.
The Friday Nights of Nana, by Amy Hest. It's Friday, the Sabbath is coming, and Jennie spends the day getting ready for the family dinner that night. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
The Pirate Queen, by Emily Arnorld McNully. A book for older children or read-aloud book, with a wonderful illustration of a nursing mother. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
The Story of Christmas. Illustrated by Jane Ray. The traditional Christian story of Jesus birth showing Mary nursing her child. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
The Wonderful Place. By Chrissy Butler. All the way from Australia comes this beautifully illustrated book. You will see plenty of toddler and beyond nursing in this book, as well as public nursing. Available at Attachments.
The Wonders of Mother's Milk. By Mishawn Purnell-O'Neal. Multicultural images along with ri text offers young audiences an entertaining introduction to breastfeeding. In Print and Available at the author's website.
The World is Full of Babies. By Mick and Brita Granstrom. This books illustrates human babies and all sorts of others in the animal kingdom. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller..
We Have a Baby. By Cathyrn Falwell. Explores the important things that a family gives to a new baby. Available at Attachments.
Welcoming Babies. By Margy Burns. Many cultures from around the world are featured in this colorful book. Out of print. Check your library or used bookseller.
Welcome Little Baby. By Aliki. This story evokes all the warm feelings new parents and their loved ones have toward babies. In Print.
We Like to Nurse. By Chia Martin. Many different mammals are shown nursing their young on each page of this book. Available at Attachments.
We Like to Nurse Too. By Mary Young. This book focuses on our kinship with all mammals, using simple text and full-color illustrations of animal mothers naturally feeding their babies. Available at Attachments.
What Baby Needs. By Sears, Sears, and Watts Kelly. Just what you'd expect from a Sears' book. Lots of breastfeeding, family bedding, sling wearing and meeting babies immediate needs are lovingly shown in this sweet book. Available at Attachments.
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