Here are the other recommended baby books this year:

"Mama's Day" by Linda Ashman and Jan Ormerod. Mothers in a variety of settings are shown bathing, rocking, teaching and loving their babies.

"Whose Toes Are Those?" by Jabari Asim, illustrated by LeUyen Pham. With bouncing rhymes and softly colored pictures, this board book celebrates one special little girl while encouraging parents to admire their own babies' "little piggies."

"Easy Street" by Rita Gray, illustrated by Mary Bono. Intriguing illustrations created from clay, gravel, sandpaper and other materials make this straightforward story of the work involved in the creation of a road stand out from the crowd.

"Welcome Precious" by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Bryan Collier. This book shows that children of all ages appreciate being cherished, welcomed and loved.

"Look at You! A Baby Body Book" by Kathy Henderson, illustrated by Paul Howard. This book showcases babies who are doing what they do best: playing, splashing, cuddling, eating and making a mess.

"Look at the Animals" by Peter Linenthal. This book uses vivid black-and-white illustrations to focus on familiar animals engaged in everyday activities.

"Wee Willie Winkie" by Salley Mavor. Embroidered fabric collages illustrate this nursery rhyme and offer lots of detail for parents and children to admire.

"Hush, Little Baby" by Brian Pinkney. This traditional song gains some new lyrics and an engaging background story in this version that features an African-American family's attempts to entertain their youngest member while Mama is away.

"Baby Cakes" by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Sam Williams. Whether read straight through or enjoyed a few pages at a time, this board book gives plenty of opportunities for parents and babies to enjoy reading together.