Baby Loves Science

Illustrated by Irene Chan / Published by

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Awards & Lists for the Baby Loves Science series

Amazon Editors’ Pick for Baby-Age 2 2024 (Baby Loves Paleontology)

Amazon Best Books of the Year So Far 2024 (Baby Loves Paleontology)

Amazon “20 Best Children’s Books of the Year for Baby—Age 2” (Baby Loves Quarks)

Amazon Children’s Spring Picks 2018 (Baby Loves Coding)

Barnes & Noble Best New Picture Books 2018 (Baby Loves Coding)

TODAY Best STEM Books for Kids (Series boxed set)

POPSUGAR Must-Have Baby Gear (Series boxed set)

Los Angeles Times “Hottest Books” 2016 (Baby Loves Quarks)

ABC Children’s Group Best Books for Young Readers (Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering)

A Mighty Girl “Book of the Year” (Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering)

School Library Journal/Betsy Bird “Great Board Books” 2016 (Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering)

Here Wee Read “Best Diverse Picture Books” (Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering)

American Scientist “Best STEM Books for Young Children” (Baby Loves Quarks)

Barnes & Noble “7 Beautiful Designer—Approved Books” (Baby Loves Quarks)

Purdue Engineering Gift Guide Top 10 Pick (Baby Loves Structural Engineering)

Purdue Engineering Gift Guide 2019 (Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering, Baby Loves Coding)

Earth Day Network Favorite Books on the Environment (Baby Loves Green Energy)

The Planetary Society “Recommended Space Books for Kids” (Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering)

HOOPLA National STEAM Day Reading List 2019 (Baby Loves Coding)

Illinois READS selection for Baby-Age 4 2017 (Baby Loves Quarks)

Reviews for the Baby Loves Science series

“Will captivate children…a valuable addition to most library collections.” — School Library Journal (Baby Loves Paleontology)

“A timely primer for early ecologists.” — Publishers Weekly (Baby Loves Green Energy)

“… if you’re looking for baby books that bring up the subjects of physics and engineering as normal aspects of everyday life, these are a great place to start.” —American Scientist

“If you think that clean energy is too complicated to explain to a toddler, then you’ve never read this board book! Take a look and introduce your very little ones to climate consciousness early.” —Book Riot (Baby Loves Clean Energy)

“… a perfect invitation to talk about the scientific observations babies make all the time. No degree required!” —The Oregonian (Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering)

“There’s plenty to engage young children in these simple books that introduce basic science ideas and vocabulary.” —Reading Rockets

“I love how Ruth takes our young readers on an adventure in science through these adorable board books!” —The Library Voice, Shannon Miller

“Higher concept board books are available in many shapes and sizes, and this series is particularly successful as it keeps the science as simple as possible.” —School Library Journal

“… well-crafted for their young audience, with bright colors, adorable illustrations of babies and subject matter that is tailor-made to young children’s interests.” —Metro Parent Magazine (Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering, Baby Loves Quarks)

“… captures the enthusiasm for STEM in simple sentences and colorful, bright illustrations.” —Manhattan Public Library (Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering)

“Higher concept board books are available in many shapes and sizes, and this series is particularly successful as it keeps the science as simple as possible.” —School Library Journal

“If they haven’t already thought about their futures (and they probably haven’t), toddlers and preschoolers might start planning after perusing this cheerful first guide to scientific careers.” —Kirkus Reviews

“I don’t know that I’ve ever been as impressed with a board book as I am with this one.” —Literary Hoots

And my personal favorite:

“… confounding… absurd… what happened to head, shoulders, knees and toes?” —Kirkus Reviews

Press

Spotlight Chicago: Science Books for the Youngest & Most Curious Minds (Baby Loves Meteorology)

Windy City Live: Interview with Ruth Spiro (Baby Loves Science Series)

News 5 Cleveland: Meteorology for babies?! A new book dives into the science behind weather for the youngest minds. (Baby Loves Meteorology)

WKYC Cleveland: Author Ruth Spiro makes science accessible for kids: Growing STEM (Baby Loves Meteorology)

KPRC Houston: New children’s book ‘Baby Loves Meteorology’ introduces kids to weather wonders in fun, engaging way (Baby Loves Meteorology)

Publishers Weekly: Q & A with Ruth Spiro (Baby Loves Meteorology)

Writer’s Digest: My Scientific Method for Escaping the Slush Pile (Baby Loves Science Series)

NPR Illinois: Who says babies can’t understand science? Not Ruth Spiro, author of the series ‘Baby Loves Science’ (Baby Loves Meteorology)

Bookstr: Author Ruth Spiro on How to Make Science Exciting for Little Readers (Baby Loves Meteorology)

Earth Day Network: 15 Books for Budding Environmentalists (Baby Loves Green Energy) 

STEM Reads Podcast/NPR: Interview with Ruth Spiro (Part 1 | Part 2) (Baby Loves Science Series)
Charlesbridge Blog: Writing Science Books for Babies in 3 (not so) Simple Steps (Baby Loves Science Series)

Picture Book Builders: BABY LOVES Science! (+Giveaway)

Kidlit 411: Author Spotlight: Ruth Spiro (Baby Loves Science Series)

Three Questions with Debbie Ohi: Interview with Ruth Spiro (Baby Loves Science Series)

All the Wonders: Ruth Spiro and Irene Chan (Baby Loves Science Series)

DIY MFA: Interview with Ruth Spiro (Baby Loves Science Series)

GeekDad: Stack Overflow: 10 Titles for March (Baby Loves Meteorology)

Educator Resources & Printables for the Baby Loves Science series

Download the Baby Loves Science Activity Kit

Download the Baby Loves Science Matching Squares Game

Why Science?

Science is everywhere. In watching a bird fly, floating boats in the bathtub, even dropping crackers from the table, young children are experimenting with gravity and physics. As the author of the Baby Loves Science series (perfect for preschool, too!) my goal is to help make complex concepts both accessible and meaningful, and also share ideas about how to turn everyday experiences into fun learning opportunities for little ones. Through these books I hope to encourage parents, caregivers, and educators to explore the world through the eyes of a child and have fun making discoveries together.

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