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Baby bookworm for Non-Profit Orders

Building baby bookworms, day by day.

Baby Bookworm, written by pediatrician Dr. John S. Hutton and physician-scientist and neonatologist Dr. V.G. Jain, was designed with NICU babies and parents in mind. Rhyming and soothing text combine with gentle watercolor illustrations offering support to families during the often-anxious time spent in the NICU. Baby Bookworm is intended for parents and caregivers to read to their babies in the NICU to help their babies feel calm and loved.

A Spanish version of Baby Bookworm - Léeme te Escucho - is also available.


How to Order for Non-Profits:

  • Special Pricing Applies: $3.00/copy for our non-profit partners and organizations. We encourage ordering in carton quantities (60 copies) for most efficient shipping.

  • For bulk orders of 1,200 copies or more, please contact us directly for stock availability and ordering information.

  • You can place an order by completing this order form: Baby Bookworm Order Form

  • Completed order forms can be sent via email to sales@bluemanateebooks.com or faxed to (513) 672-2679. You may also place an order by phone at 513-731-2665.

  • Payment is required within 30 days of placing an order. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.


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Publication Information

ISBN: 978-1-936669-92-9
Publication Date: Spring 2021
Format: Board Book
Dimensions: 5.5" x 5.5"
Page Count: 14
Ages: 0-3


About the Authors: 

Dr. John Hutton is a pediatrician and Director of the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Reading and Literacy Discovery Center. He is passionate about the power of books to bring grownups and children together to read, learn, and connect.

Dr. V.G. Jain is a physician-scientist and a neonatologist. When not working in his lab trying to solve problems of prematurity, he loves writing books and songs about his NICU patients.

About the Illustrator: 

Leah Busch Rockel is an artist and illustrator from Cincinnati, Ohio, with over a decade of experience working in painting, drawing, and glass art design. Her children’s book illustrations include Wake!, Your Red Shoes, and the best-selling Health Literacy board book series, Love Baby Healthy.