1.We search through over 1000 baby, toddler, and early readers books
We don't just look at titles, we dig deeper to find characters you won't find with a simple search.
2.You find books with characters named like your friends and family
You can then purchase these books online, direct from our partner sites.
3.Children get to enjoy books with characters they can relate to
With familiar names in the books you may find your kids are more excited about learning to read.
Latest additions
We are always on the lookout for new books for as many children's names as possible. See the latest additions to our library.
A Quiet Night In (Large Family)
It's Mr Large the elephant's birthday and Mrs Large is planning a nice, quiet night in – a night for just the two of them. But even with the children washed and in their pyjamas before half past four, the night doesn't unfold quite to plan! With a foreword and gorgeous foil on the cover and spine, this is a beautiful book to treasure.
Five Minutes' Peace (Large Family)
A stunning 30th anniversary edition of a family picture book favourite, this is the story of Mrs Large the elephant – who just needs five minutes of peace and quiet away from her boisterous children! So, taking refuge in the bathroom, she fills herself a hot, foamy bubble bath and takes in a tray of her favourite breakfast and the morning paper. But there’s never a dull moment with the Larges, and it soon becomes clear that mum's quiet time is to be very short-lived! Family life is beautifully observed in this warm and funny modern classic from Jill Murphy, one of Britain's most treasured author-illustrators.
Are we missing a book?
We try our best to find every book we can, but there are still plenty that have not yet made our library.
Are you an author releasing a new book? Do you have a favourite book you read to your kids that we don't have? Have we missed your kids names in a book you've read? Please let us know!
Send us an email at isbabyinabook@gmail.com
We check all suggestions, so please ensure that all recommendations are picture books aimed at children less than 6 years old.