Board Books from Little Tiger – September 2025
The Boys Book of Feelings
- Written by Lauren Ace
- Illustrated by Jenny Lovlie
Your feelings are important, whether they are big and wide like the ocean,
or tiny and niggling like a grain of sand.
Feelings are how you make sense of the world.
Often boys get overlooked when it comes to having conversations regarding feelings and emotions, and that leads to a lot of confusion on their part as to how to express how they are feeling, and perhaps more importantly that how they feel is valid. It has purpose. This book does a fantastic job of not only explaining a range of feelings in a way that the intended younger audience is able to comprehend it, but also does it with a compassionate way that gives off a very comforting vibe to the reader. As someone who understands the content included it gave me goosebumps.
With beautiful illustrations portraying the unfolding scene that is referenced in the text, but also cleverly a part of the description of the specific feeling, and in both of these situations it means little ones can relate to that which is being mentioned as they’d be familiar with sand, sea, the sun, wind, and much more too. In some of the text it isn’t a tangible thing that is referred to and relatable context can be ascertained through the illustration itself, and this balance of ensuring all of the content is grasped by the intended younger audience alongside making the book appealing to both visual and text based learners is what makes this book so special.
For me, the key takeaway from this book is how it makes a vast array of feelings feel normal, expected, and manageable too. This will resonate with so many little ones who have yet to understand and manage their feelings, and I truly believe the earlier we educate and intervene where emotions, feelings, and other key parts of a child’s development are concerned the more of a thriving, confident and capable young person they become.
Country Babies Boot Scoot
- Written by Harriet Evans
- Illustrated by Kim Faria
This is a fabulous book for all those that have a love of country music, and the country way of living too. Through a host of examples, all of which are beautifully illustrated to give context to the terms used in the sentences, we get to indulge in many elements of a country lifestyle and living. There is reference of Nashville, home cooked food, listening to music on car journeys, and much more besides. There is such an upbeat and lively vibe to everything included in this book, and it is a brilliant addition to a little ones library. As part of the MVB series, it is clear to see that Harriet and Kim make an amazing team when collaborating on Board Book titles.
Each page is met with bold font repeating “Country babies” throughout, with short sentences that each hold a key element of country living, and the book hosts such a variety of things specific to a subject not only introduces little ones to it but also offers them a better understanding, and of course those that are familiar with the content will enjoy being able to recognise many/all that is being detailed and depicted too.
I Really Really Need A Wee
- Written by Karl Newson
- Illustrated by Duncan Beedie
Previously published in paperback format, this delightful title for little ones is now available in Board Book format too – and that gives it that much appreciated mobility and durability that comes with having babies and toddlers on the go all the time. Whether this book accompanies them on a buggy ride, a car ride, over to a child care related relatives, or to bed – there is much to be loved about this book regardless of your choice(s) of setting. I thought it a beautiful little added feature that it holds a dedication box on the inside front cover so the book can be named to and from, making that cherry on the top when buying a book for a gift (we have books from my adult children’s childhoods and love seeing who bought them a dedicated book, and working out how old they were when they received it too).
We get to follow Bush Baby as he leaves home and immediately seems to realise he should have gone for a wee, and now hes out and about it isn’t as convenient to find some where to go. Bush Baby finds and is willing to try a variety of places, but these are all impossible for a host of reasons, and the hunt for some where to relieve himself goes on. With lots of funny antics along the way we finally arrive at a toilet in the middle of the bush, but there’s a substantial sized queue to endure now too. With wiggles, dances, and even a song – Bush Baby does all those tell tale traits we know through experience that little ones do when bursting for the loo! I can see little ones recognising those traits and realising that they could and should get to the loo sooner – especially if they are some where that affords them that opportunity such as at home or school.
With beautiful illustrations that bring a great energy to the unfolding scene, and to Bush Baby’s antics, there is something really special about each of the books in the A Bush Baby Adventure series, and the illustrations definitely bring the story to life for readers, and you really appreciate the attention to detail – especially with the depth in the design that gives a 3D feel to the content. You can really feel for Bush Baby’s plight through the facial expressions and portrayal of things in the illustrative side of the book, which truly compliments the text perfectly.
Bougie Babies Boss Brunch
- Written by Harriet Evans
- Illustrated by Kim Faria
This book is part of the MVB series that is also home to Country Babies Boot Scoot (see above), and the content is a dead giveaway of just that given it features very niche content, turning it into relevant to babies – what an amazing concept for a book, let alone an entire series of them.
With a host of examples fit for the theme including buying organic, doing sunrise pilates, and snacking on a smorgasbord, you can relate to them because of the stunning illustrations depicting things that little ones do all the time, with sunrise pilates being depicted as baby stretching upon waking up, and the smorgasbord being a snack plate style meal, but I guess the point is if you term those things in an upscaling way then you can absolutely make them seem and sound bougie. In a world that now involves people putting out one view of themselves on their social medias – and that vantage point is predetermined to fit the perceived expectations of others – being and (I guess to those people putting their lives online) seeming bougie is the theme for people in all aspects of their living.
This is an adorable book, holding many relatable examples and containing a wonderful array of illustrated scenes to enjoy with little ones, I know this is going to be a huge hit with little ones and young families every where. I look forward to finding out what is next in this series from Harriet Evans and Kim Faria.
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