We can’t believe it: ten years ago today was our very first Baby Bookworm review! What started as a way to connect with my toddler over books has grown and changed into a wonderful community of children’s literature-loving friends, and I am so grateful! To celebrate our 10th birthday, we thought we’d share a few recent releases that make marvelous birthday gifts!

It’s My Bird-Day! by Mo Willems

It’s Your Birthday, illus. by Kathrin Fehrl

As we celebrate this milestone, it also feels like the right time to announce that The Baby Bookworm will be retiring at the end of this month. Since falling in love with children’s literature as an adult, I’ve been working towards making a career in the field. Recently, I was offered a dream opportunity with a publisher I greatly admire, and gladly accepted!

The Baby Bookworm has been my greatest passion project for these last ten years, and it will be so hard to say goodbye. However, the time has come. Thank you to all our followers and friends who supported us, and know that we will miss bringing you the latest in children’s literature!

Big thanks to Union Square Kids, Hachette Children’s, and Gibbs Smith for copies of these birthday books, and thank you again for ten years of reading!