At least, that’s what I’m telling myself as I hold a flailing, hard-headed, stubborn little Aries in my arms as I read to her. She loves being read to, but is also eager for the next adventure as soon as I’ve closed the final page. Baby astrology books have had tremendous growth in the last couple of years. The bulk of these series have published post-2019, with more on the horizon. Astrology has been especially trendy in this same time frame, so it’s not surprising that the interest in all things star signs has trickled down to baby books. These books take a wide range of tones, both serious and light hearted, and frankly, I find the whole concept to be both as well. And okay, I guess it’s time to admit that these zodiac books for babies aren’t that “nice balance.” They’re for the parents who are itching to better understand their wiggly ones before those same wiggly ones are big enough to really express who they are fully. They’re also for parents who want to feel better about their jobs as parents and seek an explanation from the stars. They’re also for parents just looking to get a little laugh on those Really Challenging Days. I grew up loving astrology, so I’ve been also loving this emergence of a genre, even if reading multiple versions of a sign results in pretty much the same takeaways. But the beauty of board books is in their illustration and clever language play, so each brings its own magic to the table. Find below an array of zodiac books for babies to enjoy on your own or with your little ones. Note that as is the case with board books, authorship isn’t always clear, meaning that ensuring a diverse authorship is also not always possible. There is a range of authors and perspectives represented, but it’s likely not as inclusive as it could be. Likewise, the focus in these books is on western astrology. The good news is that the art is pretty inclusive, something that I value deeply as I read to my child.
Zodiac Books for Babies
Once you’ve exhausted the zodiac books for babies and need more board book ideas that maybe reach your younger reader more than yourself (no judgment in any case here, folks), why not dig into the best children’s books by age, must-read board books for babies, or interactive board books. I love the idea of marrying Latin American tradition with the zodiac. This is a stand alone book, perfect for all of the little signs. I’m a big fan of the marketing for this one noting the cover is gorgeous for display or “shelf styling.”
