When I saw these new Sandra Magsamen board books, I was excited to share them with you (and give two of you an opportunity to win your own set).
Sandra Magsamen’s text is very sweet and simple. The drawings are beautiful, and there’s a great rhythm to the prose. But what really caught my eye was the perfect small size and the cute little plush animal (either a bear or a monkey) holding a soft blanket with a nice satin trim.
My 6-month-old niece was visiting this weekend, and I had the opportunity to share these books with her. I had forgotten that babies do respond to text like this. I had noticed her playing with little hand-held soft toys, so I gave her the bear to hold, and starting reading the stories. It was close to bedtime, and she was a little fussy. As my voice changed to “story-telling aunt pitch,” she quieted down and looked at me and smiled.
She (and I) especially loved My Little Monkey, but Little Bear Hugs with its loving text is a great way to give your baby some words of love.
Sandra Magsamen is an artist, mom, author of Living Artfully and creator of the Messages From the Heart brand. She designs gifts and ideas that encourage us to live with heart. Sandra Magsamen lives artfully with her family in the Maryland town in which she grew up. Please visit her online at www.sandramagsamen.com.
Watch this interesting video clip about Sandra Magsamen’s process, and specifically why she began working with children:
Leave a comment if you’d like to win a set of these Snuggle Me Story Books from Sandra Magsamen (U.S. residents only). We’ll announce the winners on October 14.
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Jennifer Donovan might be willing to keep a 6-month old baby if someone dropped one off on her doorstep. Learn more about her family at her blog Snapshot.
Tammy Gordon says
Would love these for two new babies in our family.
Benita G. says
I’d love to win a set of these. Thanks for the chance.
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sandy says
would love this- thanks
Mary Casper says
would love to win these thanks
Michael Capp says
I’d love to win!
Terra Heck says
What a cute set of books. Please count me in to win.
Linda says
These are so creative. Would love to win them. Please add me to the contest.
brittney says
my daughter would love these.
Debbie Terry says
I have a new grand daugher so am starting my collection! I believe that if you read to them they will read as adults!
Jen says
Count me in! I would love something for the new arrival!
Carolyn says
I’d love them – my little girl would appreciate them!
Katrina says
Oooh..these look wonderful. I would love to have them to read to my young nephew.
Neas Nuttiness says
I would love to win a set for my grandchildren.
Thanks!
fadeD_purity says
I’d love to check these out!! 🙂
Shannon Baas says
I have a new nephew these would be perfect for.
Rebecca Reid says
I think my young son would love these! They look very cute.
Sharon Weinschreider says
I would love these! My little boy is two months old. :o)
Sara says
the perfect welcome baby gift for my coworker!
Angel B says
I love baby books! These look so sweet!
Monica says
My 3 month old would love these!
Denise says
I think I’d enjoy reading these to my niece.
MJ says
I’d love these.
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Margaret Hull says
I have a 9 moth old foster grandchild and a grandchild on the way. Would come in handy at grammy’s house.
GAhome2mom says
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Tonya says
just love to win this
Jen says
How adorable! My 6 month old would love these! 🙂
Debbie Welchert says
I would love to win a set of these books.
Debbie Welchert says
I subscribed.
McKim says
I would love to win these to give to my niece who just had her first child. Some of my most special times with my kids have been reading to them.
michele anne says
sign me up…..these woudl be great to give to the nieces and nephews
Deedee says
How cute! I’d love the win these 🙂
Stephanie J says
I would love these for my daughter!
Tarah says
These are so cute! I would love to win them!
Kerrie Mayans says
My nine month old would love these books.
Karen B says
What a nice giveaway – I’d love to win!
Adele says
This set of books would be perfect for my grandson.
Sherry says
Perfect for our grand daughter!
Marj M. says
I would enjoy gifting these to “parents” of little ones I know.
dorothy l says
please enter me they would be perfect for the little ones
Kelly Ann T. says
I would love to read these to Holt. Please enter me in your giveaway.
Susan C says
I recently gave one of Sandra Magsamen’s baby books to a new mother-it was a hit!
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Susan C says
I follow you on Twitter (ptowngirl).
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cass says
Yes I’d like to win a set, ty.
EVan would enjoy these
Rose A says
They do look precious. Thank you.
Jamie says
These look great! I would love to win these and read to my little one. Thanks for the chance! As a school library media specialist, I’m always looking for great book finds. Thanks for making that easy!
Jamie says
I’m a new twitter follower – yay!
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Julie says
My baby would love these. Thanks for the chance to win!
Sherry says
How adorable! Perfect for our new grand baby!
Stacie says
I would love to give these to a friend who is having a baby! Staciele(at)netins(dot)net