{"product_id":"baby-touch-hello-mummy","title":"Baby Touch: Hello, Mummy!","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBaby Touch: Hello, Mummy! by Ladybird\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Touch: Hello, Mummy!\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bright and affectionate touch-and-feel board book that celebrates the loving relationship between babies and their mummies. Created by Ladybird as part of the bestselling \u003cem\u003eBaby Touch\u003c\/em\u003e series, this sensory book combines adorable animal families, high-contrast colours, simple language, playful sounds, exciting textures, and a surprise mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for children from birth, \u003cstrong\u003eBaby Touch: Hello, Mummy!\u003c\/strong\u003e encourages babies to look, listen, touch, and respond. Young readers can discover different baby animals and their mummies while parents introduce animal names, imitate sounds, and guide little fingers across the tactile sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sturdy board-book format makes it suitable for newborns, infants, and toddlers. It is a particularly thoughtful gift for new mothers, baby showers, birthdays, or a mum’s first Mother’s Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeet Baby Animals and Their Mummies\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout \u003cstrong\u003eBaby Touch: Hello, Mummy!\u003c\/strong\u003e, babies meet a delightful collection of young animals and their mothers. The characters include a little duckling with mummy duck and a friendly panda cub with its mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese animal families provide a gentle introduction to the idea of parents and babies. Adults can point to the pictures, name the animals, and explain which character is the mummy and which is the baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents can make reading interactive by asking questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Can you find the mummy?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Where is the little baby?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“What sound does the duck make?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Can you meow like mummy cat?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Can you touch the picture?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Which animal do you like?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery young babies may respond by looking, smiling, or reaching towards the pages. Older babies and toddlers may begin pointing at the animals and attempting to copy the sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFun Animal Sounds and First Words\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Touch: Hello, Mummy!\u003c\/strong\u003e encourages parents and children to enjoy playful animal sounds together. Families can meow with mummy cat, quack with mummy duck, and create other sounds inspired by the animal characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnimal sounds are often easier for young children to imitate than complete words. Repeating them can make shared reading lively while encouraging babies to listen and experiment with their voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book can help introduce words connected with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBabies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMummies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreetings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacial features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents can repeat these words slowly while pointing to the corresponding pictures. Hearing the same vocabulary during regular reading sessions can support early language familiarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTouch-and-Feel Sensory Exploration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn important feature of \u003cstrong\u003eBaby Touch: Hello, Mummy!\u003c\/strong\u003e is its collection of exciting touch-and-feel sections. These tactile areas encourage babies to explore the pages with their hands as well as their eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTouching different surfaces helps young children discover that objects can have different physical qualities. Parents can gently guide a younger baby’s hand towards each texture while using descriptive words such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBumpy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs babies become more confident, they may begin finding and touching these tactile areas independently. Reaching towards the pages and moving their fingers across the textures can also support fine motor development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBright, High-Contrast Colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Touch: Hello, Mummy!\u003c\/strong\u003e features bright, high-contrast colours that are designed to engage developing eyesight. Clear images and strong differences between colours can help babies concentrate on the animals and tactile areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bold illustrations are presented without overly complicated backgrounds, making the main characters easier for young children to identify.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents can use the artwork to introduce basic colour words while naming the animals. This transforms each reading session into a broader early-learning activity involving colours, sounds, textures, and family relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSupporting Early Childhood Development\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interactive features in \u003cstrong\u003eBaby Touch: Hello, Mummy!\u003c\/strong\u003e encourage children to use several developing abilities at the same time. Babies can look at the pictures, listen to spoken words, touch the textures, and respond to animal sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegularly exploring the book may support:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-eye coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListening and communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial interaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuriosity and imaginative play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is intended to provide enjoyable exploration rather than a formal lesson. Parents can follow the baby’s interests and spend extra time on whichever animal or texture attracts their attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Surprise Mirror at the End\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mirror surprise at the end gives babies another interactive feature to explore. Young children are naturally fascinated by faces and often enjoy observing reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents can encourage their child to wave, smile, or make a funny expression while looking into the mirror. They can also name facial features such as eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough a very young baby may not understand that the reflection belongs to them, looking into the mirror can still provide an engaging visual and social experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCelebrating the Mother-Child Bond\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe loving mummy-and-baby theme makes \u003cstrong\u003eBaby Touch: Hello, Mummy!\u003c\/strong\u003e especially meaningful for mothers and their young children. Reading together gives mums an opportunity to cuddle, talk, smile, make sounds, and respond to their baby’s reactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese shared moments can help babies associate books with comfort, affection, and attention. The book can be enjoyed after feeding, during tummy time, before a nap, at bedtime, or whenever the family wants a calm activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough the book celebrates mummies, it can also be read by fathers, grandparents, caregivers, and other family members.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Thoughtful Gift for New Mums\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Touch: Hello, Mummy!\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lovely gift for a new mother or a mum celebrating her first Mother’s Day. Its warm family theme creates an emotional connection, while its sensory features provide an entertaining activity for the baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is suitable as a gift for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMother’s Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby showers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewborn celebrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst birthdays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaternity gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily reading collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book can become a charming keepsake associated with some of the earliest reading experiences shared by a mother and her child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Durable Board Book for Little Hands\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe strong board pages are designed for babies and toddlers who are still learning to handle books. Thick pages are easier for little fingers to hold and turn than thin paper pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts compact size makes the book convenient for reading at home or carrying during journeys. Families can enjoy it during playtime, bedtime, car trips, appointments, or visits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs children develop, their interaction with the book may change. A newborn may concentrate on the colours, while an older baby may touch the textures, copy sounds, identify animals, and interact with the mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Ladybird Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLadybird is a respected children’s publishing imprint known for creating playful and educational books for young readers. Its catalogue includes sensory books, early-learning titles, bedtime stories, activity books, and popular character collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eBaby Touch\u003c\/em\u003e series is designed to stimulate developing senses through bold artwork, sturdy pages, simple words, and interactive elements. These books encourage babies and their families to communicate, explore, and play together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Touch: Hello, Mummy!\u003c\/strong\u003e is illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Read Baby Touch: Hello, Mummy!?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewborn babies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfants developing their senses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToddlers learning animal names and sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMothers looking for a book to share with their babies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies celebrating a first Mother’s Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNurseries and early-learning centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone searching for a new-mum or baby-shower gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook Links\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSearch for \u003cstrong\u003eBaby Touch: Hello, Mummy!\u003c\/strong\u003e at Book Lounge Sri Lanka:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/?s=Baby+Touch%3A+Hello%2C+Mummy%21\u0026amp;post_type=product\"\u003eBaby Touch: Hello, Mummy! – Book Lounge Search\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eView the official publication information:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.uk\/books\/319159\/baby-touch-hello-mummy-by-ladybird\/9780241463154\"\u003eBaby Touch: Hello, Mummy! – Penguin UK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore other books in the collection:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.uk\/series\/BAB01\/baby-touch\"\u003eBaby Touch Series – Penguin UK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Loving Sensory Book for Mummies and Babies\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Touch: Hello, Mummy!\u003c\/strong\u003e combines an affectionate family theme with adorable animals, playful sounds, bright colours, tactile exploration, and mirror play. Its interactive design encourages babies to participate while giving mothers and children an opportunity to enjoy special time together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether it is shared during bedtime, quiet play, or a first Mother’s Day celebration, this charming book offers a warm introduction to sensory learning and family reading. It is a delightful addition to a baby’s first library and a meaningful gift for new mums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Lounge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67987077759251,"sku":"2416","price":2550.0,"currency_code":"LKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/1890\/2547\/files\/81CByq-gJYL._SL1500.jpg?v=1794308779","url":"https:\/\/mo.lk\/products\/baby-touch-hello-mummy","provider":"MO Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}