7 Gender-Neutral Baby Books for Families to Cherish Forever
We’ve covered unique books for a baby girl or baby boy, but what happens when you go to a baby shower and you don’t know the baby’s gender? We’ve got you covered there too with gender-neutral baby books!
This list of gender-neutral baby books is comprised of 7 cute stories that will make any baby happy but will also last past the baby stage. My children loved these books through toddlerhood and preschool. I even catch my elementary-aged son reading them on occasion.
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Gender-Neutral Baby Books
Each of these books will work in any library. These unique stories make for great gifts you can be sure the recipient hasn’t already gotten. They are big hits in my personal home library, so I can attest to just how wonderful they truly are.
LMNO Peas
Author: Keith Baker
Illustrator: Keith Baker
Year: 2010
Genre: Picture Book
Age: 2 – 5
More info: Part of the Peas series
Plot
This delightful book showcases each letter of the alphabet in a story about peas and all the jobs they can have. Told through rhyme, your little one will eagerly hunt for the peas matching the described jobs.
Why Kirsten loves it
I love any book that has a great rhyming scheme but this one is hilarious with adorable illustrations to match. There is so much to look at on each page that you could read this over and over and never get bored.
Find this book in: Alphabet Books / Gender Neutral Baby Books / Food Books for Children / Best Books for 3-year-olds
Owl Babies
Author: Martin Waddell
Illustrator: Patrick Benson
Year: 1995
Genre: Board Books
Age: 0 – 4
Plot
This book subtly reinforces the fact that Mama (and Dada) come back. It also shows that sometimes animals get anxious feelings. For babies, the white owls and dark night forest are mesmerizing before they can see in color.
Why Kirsten loves it
This is a great one for working parents looking to teach little ones about separation anxiety. I found read it to my children when I went back to work.
Find this book in: Books about Feelings / Books for 1-year-olds / Book and Game Pairings / Gender Neutral Baby Books
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In My Heart
Author: Jo Witek
Illustrator: Christine Roussey
Year: 2014
Genre: Picture Book
Age: 2 – 5
More info: Part of Growing Hearts
Plot
Kids need to learn all about their feelings in a way that is safe and comfortable. The tactile pages in this board book will please little hands as the hearts cut in the center get smaller and smaller.
Why Kirsten loves it
Children will learn to identify feelings with simple words that explain what each feeling feels in their bodies and minds.
Find this book in: Books about Feelings / Books for a 3-year-old / Gender Neutral Baby Books
Plot
This sweet, gorgeously illustrated tale showcases the different kinds of love. It highlights how love stays with you and makes you stronger.
Why Kirsten loves it
I also loved that it pointed out the different actions people take to show their love without saying words. I get teary-eyed every time I read this story.
Find this book in: Best Books for 5-year-olds / Valentine’s Books for Kids / Gender-Neutral Baby Boys
Just Ask by Sonia Sotomayer
This is definitely the most advanced book on the list. Written by Sonia Sotomayer, this book covers disabilities and differences in a lovely way. It is NEVER too early to talk to your children about differences. This book does a great job of pointing out similarities between all people in the form of a question to the reader. This is a gorgeous gender-neutral baby book.
A boy who is deaf might ask if you love to read too, or a girl with Tourettes might ask if you ever feel frustrated. I love that it gives a little description of what the difference is from the perspective of someone living with that difference. All set in a garden, the overarching message is that the most beautiful garden is made up of different flowers.
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Plot
At some point in any parent’s life, their child will try to convince them that they NEED to sleep in mom & dad’s bed. This hysterical story takes it a step further as the child attempts to kick daddy out of bed…permanently.
Why Kirsten loves it
Everyone in my family loved this story and it’s a frequent bedtime request. It’s a silly tale perfect for bedtime. Bunmi Laditan is the author behind the famed Honest Toddler account.Â
Find this book in: Best Bedtime Stories / Best Books for 4-year-olds / Gender Neutral Baby Books
Tickle Monster
Author: Josie Bissett
Illustrator: Kevan J. Atteberry
Year: 2009
Genre: Picture Book
Age: 1 – 4
Plot
This baby monster book is a wonderfully interactive picture book for kids. As you read it, it instructs you where to tickle your child! When you read this book to your little one, you get to tickle and they get to laugh. After all, laughter and books should go together.
Why Kirsten loves it
Sold individually or as a kit, I recommend the kit for the fun tickle monster gloves. Put on the gloves and tickle along with the tickle monsters. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers alike love this one. Be warned – it’s not great for bedtime because it can get kids in quite a goofy mood.
Important note: Some children love being tickled while others do not. Take cues from your child.
Find this book in: Interactive Books / Best Books for 4-year-olds / Monster Books for Kids / Gender Neutral Baby Books
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