Book Awards 2024 / 5 November 2024

Best Baby Book 0-2 yrs (published within last 12 months) | Junior Design Awards 2024

Looking for the perfect first baby book? Here are the winners from the Junior Design Awards 2024 to inspire you...

Winner:GOLD Best Baby Book 0-2 yrs

Who:Jo & Nic’s Crinkly Cloth Books

What:Crinkly Cloth Newspapers for Babies

Why:

These colourful, lightweight and stimulating cloth books in the style of little
newspapers, yet again charmed our judges. Made using a soft washable fabric and a safe
crinkly fill, which makes them even longer lasting, the panel felt these brightly coloured and easy to hold books with rhyming text, had the potential to provide entertainment, education and joy from new-born to preschool age.

I really love this entry. Such a witty and unique idea. These cloth books are so good for sensory development and sparking a love of reading.

Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior, Editor of Junior, @juniormagazineonline

“Very original design and concept. I love that it is educational as well as fun and interesting.”

Daisy Lowe, model and broadcaster, @daisylowe

“Love this! What a novel idea and bright and fun to peruse every morning over a bottle of milk! From the bold graphic design to child-fun content and sensory elements, Nursery Times “newspapers” are ripe with detail. Such a creative idea, supporting baby’s sensory development and fostering a love for reading even before they can.”

Jennifer Cattaui, founder of Babesta, New York, @babesta

“I love these books, they are totally joyful. I gave my toddler the full set last Christmas.”

Lucy Clayton,Dolls house maker and writer, @mslucyclayton

“One of my store bestsellers. Unique product and simple design make it an easy gifting purchase, loved by babies and parents alike”

Nicola Eyre, founder of Cissy Wears, @cissywears

Winner:SILVER Best Baby Book 0-2 yrs

Who:Jolly Designs GmbH

What:Black and White Contrast Books

Why:

These beautifully crafted, fold-out books made from sustainable and non-toxic materials are wonderful for babies’ development, both visually and in terms of sensory and fine motor skills. Our panel loved the bold, black and white designs with joyful pops of colour, designed for capturing your baby’s attention  whilst developing visual tracking and focus.

“Such thoughtfully designed and high quality books! Perfect for a first gift.”

Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior, Editor of Junior, @juniormagazineonline

“I love the tactile nature of these books, gives them a unique selling point and they feel great quality.”

Nicola Eyre, founder of Cissy Wears, @cissywears

“Sweet and I appreciate all the texture.”

Lucy Clayton, Dolls house maker and writer, @mslucyclayton

“Lovely handmade contrast books. I like the sparse use of colour amidst the black and white, as well as the bold graphics. Excellent for baby’s visual development. The soft materials and fold out design is very nice too.”

Jennifer Cattaui, founder of Babesta, New York, @babesta

“Such a sweet book for tummy time and engaging little ones when they are tiny.”

Daisy Lowe, model and broadcaster, @daisylowe