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Article  •  3 February 2026

 

You'll Always Be My Baby

The perfect bedtime picture book gift for parents and grandparents

If you’re looking for a meaningful bedtime picture book that parents and grandparents will treasure just as much as children, You’ll Always Be My Baby by Jessica Urlichs is a beautiful choice. Gentle, reassuring and deeply heartfelt, this rhyming story is made for those quiet moments at the end of the day.

Adapted from Urlichs’ much-loved poem, the book celebrates the forever love that exists as children grow.

You’ll always be my baby,

Just heavier to hold.

You'll always be my beginning

But a comfort that feels old.

Its soothing rhythm makes it an ideal bedtime book for preschoolers, helping little ones relax while creating space for cuddles and connection.

Jedda Robaard’s warm, tranquil illustrations add to the calm, making each page feel safe and unhurried. The language is simple enough for young listeners, yet layered with emotion that parents and grandparents will instantly recognise.

Beloved by hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide, Jessica Urlichs is known for her honest writing about family, love and the emotional heart of parenthood. That authenticity makes this book a standout gift for new parents, grandparents and growing families.

Perfect for baby showers, birthdays or a thoughtful “just because” present, You’ll Always Be My Baby is a bedtime story that will be returned to night after night, and remembered long after childhood.

You'll Always Be My Baby Jessica Urlichs, Jedda Robaard

A heart-tugging rhyming picture book for preschoolers, parents and grandparents, reminiscent of Guess How Much I Love You and Kissed by the Moon.

You’ll always be my baby,Just heavier to hold…

A gentle and poetic picture book that celebrates the deep forever love of family.Adapted from the popular poem by bestselling author and poet, Jessica Urlichs, and brought to life by celebrated illustrator, Jedda Robaard.

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