Bedtime Book for Baby

A heartfelt follow-up to the beloved Bedtime Book for Bump, Bedtime Book for Baby celebrates the wonder of early bonding with gentle rhymes, enchanting animal illustrations, and a keepsake envelope for treasured mementos―creating a soothing bedtime ritual and a cherished heirloom for years to come.

Welcome your little one with warmth, love, and connection. This beautifully illustrated keepsake features a lyrical bedtime poem designed to help parents and caregivers establish a calming bedtime routine that nurtures comfort and security from the very beginning.

As the story flows from sunrise to starlit night, tender rhymes pair with stunning animal artwork, capturing the awe and joy of discovering the world together. At the back of the book, a special keepsake envelope offers space for a note to baby, a lock of hair, or other cherished heirlooms―making this book a timeless treasure to pass down as your child grows.

Created with expert insight from Mayo Clinic pediatric sleep expert Dr. Ann Murray, Bedtime Book for Baby provides gentle guidance and reassurance to help parents recognize and respond to their baby’s earliest cues. Perfect for holiday gifts, baby showers, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or any occasion celebrating new life and love, this book blends heartfelt verse, practical wisdom, and space for memories into one unforgettable gift.

Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education and Mayo Clinic.

Ruth Symons is the author of several children's books, including A Year in the Wild, Christmas Lights, the Paper World series, and the Sophie la girafe board books. When she's not writing and editing, Ruth loves gardening, hiking, and hosting elaborate teddy bear tea parties with her young daughter. She lives in London, UK.

Anneli Bray is a children’s illustrator from North West England. She studied illustration at Norwich University of the Arts and after became a bookseller who dreamed of having her own illustrations in a book one day. Now she is best known for her warm, colorful illustrations that are influenced by her love of travel, nature, and adventure. She likes in Lancaster, UK.

Dr. Ann Murray is a Mayo Clinic pediatric specialist and parenting advisor based in the United States. She earned her doctorate in child development and has spent over two decades helping families nurture healthy, loving connections from birth onward.