Agafay Books | Blog | Parenthood & Reading
There’s a moment — quiet and fleeting — that happens in the early days of motherhood. The world outside rushes on, demanding and relentless. But inside, in the soft circle of lamplight, there’s just you and your baby. Your voice. Their tiny fingers. And a book between you.
This moment is where everything begins.
At Agafay Books, we believe that a life of reading doesn’t start when a child turns three, or when they enter school, or even when they can point to pictures and say their first words. It starts from day one. From the very first breath.
And that’s why we’re launching something very special: a series of books designed exclusively for babies.
Why Babies? Why Now?
We live in a time when screens glow brighter than bedside lamps, when notifications interrupt lullabies, and when the rhythm of life moves faster than ever before. Parents — especially mothers — are constantly told to do more, be more, achieve more. Even in those precious early months.
But what if we paused?
What if, instead of racing through the day, we created small pockets of slowness? Moments where nothing is asked of us except to be present with our babies?
Reading to a newborn is one of those moments. And research shows us it’s not just beautiful — it’s powerful.
A Series Built on Love
Tickle is just the beginning.
We’re creating a whole series of books for babies — each one thoughtfully designed, each one an invitation to pause, each one a small act of resistance against a world that tells us to move faster.
Because we believe that the most revolutionary thing a mother can do is slow down. Sit down. And read to her baby.
When Should You Start?
From day one.
From the very first day your baby comes home.
You don’t need to wait until they can sit up, or smile, or babble. You can start in the hospital. You can start in those hazy first weeks when everything feels overwhelming and beautiful and impossible all at once.
Your voice is already their favorite sound. A book just gives you words to share.
Our Invitation to You
When Tickle arrives, we hope you’ll welcome it into your home. Not as another item on a checklist, but as a companion in those quiet moments.
We hope you’ll hold your baby close, open the pages, and let the rhythm of the words wash over both of you.
We hope you’ll make reading a ritual — not a chore, but a gift you give to each other.
And we hope that, years from now, your child will remember not the words themselves, but the feeling: of being held, of being loved, of mattering enough that you stopped the world to read to them.
At Agafay Books, we’re building a library for life — one book, one baby, one quiet moment at a time.
Stay tuned for the launch of Tickle — coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions:
When should I start reading to my baby? From day one. Even newborns benefit from hearing your voice and the rhythm of language.
My baby doesn’t seem interested. Should I keep reading? Yes. Babies don’t need to look at the book or stay still to benefit. The exposure to language and your voice is what matters.
How long should reading sessions be? As long or as short as feels right. Even two minutes counts. Follow your baby’s cues.
What if I’m too tired to read? Read anyway, even if it’s just one page. Or let someone else read. The ritual matters more than perfection.
Do I need special books for babies? Books designed for babies (high contrast, sturdy, simple) work best, but any book read with love has value.
