Chicken Soup For The Soul Babies Series

Chicken Soup for the Soul Babies imparts good values through heartwarming and humourous stories to help little ones put their best foot forward.

A Gift For Me? (I Want It!)
It’s the winter gift-giving season, and Arctic Hare wants every gift she sees. “I want that!” she cries over and over. But when she sees the joy that giving brings the giver as well as the receiver, Arctic Hare changes her tune to “I want to give!” She gives a special personal item of her own. 
This light-hearted board book playfully addresses the desire to be generous. Joy and warmth abound!

Every Says Please (Except Cat)

Little Cat forgets his manners and demands cheese from Mama, but he's missing the magic word. After an outrageous meltdown, he sees Mouse receive cheese after asking politely and remembers to ask for what he wants using his best manners.

Fast and Slow (Both Just Right!)

Jaguar likes to go fast, but Sloth likes to go slow; Jaguar and Sloth both try out each other’s speeds, and learn something new about themselves and one another.We accept one another’s differences when we understand that we come from different walks of life, and some walks are just slower than others.

Keep Trying (Don't give Up!)

Chick and Lamb want to play outside, but it’s raining. Once the rain stops, Lamb struggles to put on rain boots. As Lamb laments “I can’t!”, Chick replies, “Keep trying!” Then Chick is struggling to jump over the rain puddles. As Chick cries, “I can’t!”, Lamb replies, “Keep trying!” As they congratulate each other for their determination, a rainbow arcs above them. This lighthearted board book playfully addresses perseverance. A warm and winning message for little ones!

Listen First (Then Go!)

Goat and Grizz (grizzly bear cub) are off on a hike, but Goat doesn’t listen to Grizz’s directions. Each time Goat ends up in the wrong place, Grizz has to rescue Goat. Time ticks away as they try to make it to the top of the mountain by sunset. When Grizz gives up in frustration, Goat realizes it’s important to listen. A sweet board book about the value of paying attention to others and listening to directions.

Me . You . Us (Whose Turn?)

Two baby penguins fight and fuss over the iceberg slide, and then try sharing by taking turns. Can they figure out how to share a cuddle with Daddy, too?

Now! (Barks Dog)

Dog and Dad go camping, and Dog wants s’mores NOW. But Dog has to wait for a bit before he can enjoy his dessert. They are a few things that need to happen, including finding a campsite, setting up the tent, and then assembling the ingredients. This lighthearted board book addresses the need to be patient. Good things await!

Playdate! (With Bear, Too?)

Bear is bigger and clumsier than Squirrel’s small woodland friends. But when Bear asks to play too, Squirrel refuses to leave him out. Despite a bumpy start, the new friends find an activity they can ALL do together. This story hones in on a particular aspect of making new friends—being kind to all and not leaving others out. 

Say Thank You (But Why?)
When Little Giraffe’s parents try to teach her to say, “Thank you,” she repeatedly asks, “Why?”
It isn’t until her friends Zebra, Meerkat, and Monkey help her make a special dish for their community meal that she begins to understand the feeling of gratitude. When Little Giraffe feels a wonderful warm sensation in her heart, she truly begins to grasp the meaning of the words - Thank You.
This light-hearted board book playfully addresses being grateful.

Stuck! (Help Please!)

Grandma Ferret warns her grand-kits about the play tunnels at the Critter Family Gym–they are getting too big for the smallest tunnels. But the twin ferret kits are just too excited to listen to all the good advice, and they of course get STUCK! Can they listen long enough to get unstuck? This light-hearted board book humorously addresses the need to listen well. Good listeners are rewarded!