Books Babble & Baby Brain

Books, Babble, and Baby Brain: Christmas Special & 2026 Intentions Join hosts Emma and Chloe for a festive episode of Books, Babble, and Baby Brain as they dive into their Christmas experience, share heartfelt reviews of three children's holiday books, discuss the chaos and joys of the season, and set gentle intentions for 2026. Emma and Chloe explore the nuances of parenting during the holida...

Join Emma and Chloe in the final Christmas special of Books Babble and Baby Brain as they read 'Wooglefog' by Kerry Dilks. This heart-warming winter story explores home memories and belonging, with a mysterious creature named Wooglefog who brings comfort and hope during the cold months. As Christmas approaches, Wooglefog brings light and warmth to an old lady's life, showcasing the power of commun...

Angel's Great Escape: A Christmas Story! Welcome back to Books Babble and Baby Brain, this time with Chloe as your read aloud host! In our second Christmas special, we dive into Angel's Great Escape: A Christmas Story by Kirstie Rowson with beautiful illustrations by Kristyna Litten. This festive story is about a group of Christmas decorations dreaming of warmth and joy, overcoming obstacles, and...

A Magical Christmas Tale: 'Whenever You Miss Me at Christmas, Look for the Moon' | Read Aloud by Emma   Join Emma from Books Babble and Baby Brain for a heart-warming Christmas story, 'Whenever You Miss Me at Christmas, Look for the Moon' by Penelope Willis.   In this gentle tale, follow the touching journey of Mouse and Squirrel as they remind us that love transcends distance, especially during t...

Halloween Mum Talk Special | Books Babble & Baby Brain Join Emma and Chloe in this special Halloween episode of Books Babble & Baby Brain! Dive into the Halloween spirit with a discussion on two enchanting read-alouds: 'My Mummy is a Witch' by Helena Garcia and 'No Home for a Ghost' by Jess Rose. These heart-warming and magical books are perfect for young children and celebrate the spooky...

Join Chloe in this magical episode of Books, Babble and Baby Brain as she reads My Mummy is a Witch by Helena Garcia, with illustrations by Jess Rose. Dive into a whimsical story about a special mummy who is not only great at cuddles and cooking but also a real life witch! Accompanied by her magical adventures, from making potions to exploring enchanted woodlands with a wolf guide, this tale is fi...

Join Emma on Books Babble and Baby Brain as she reads No Home for a Ghost by Jess Rose. In this charming and spooky tale, Dylan and his family move into a new house only to discover that it's already occupied by a ghost named Giles. Initially, the family tries to make the ghost leave, but Dylan's empathy and kindness lead them to realize the importance of sharing their home. The story beautifully...

BB&BB Podcast Season Finale: Exciting News and Reflections In this special season finale of 'Books Babble and Baby Brain,' Chloe and Emma celebrate wrapping up their first season. Chloe shares her exciting pregnancy news, revealing she's expecting her second child. The discussion covers the challenges and joys of her second pregnancy compared to her first, as well as how her first child, Reube...

Episode 9 -  That's Our Home - A Story of Ocean Conservation   In this episode of Books Babble and Baby Brain, host Emma reads 'That's Our Home' by Jude Lennon, illustrated by Lisa Williams. The story follows sea creatures like Seagull, Crab, and Starfish as they notice pollution in their ocean home and take action to inspire humans to keep their beaches clean. Through their efforts, the book high...

In this heartfelt episode of 'Books, Babble, and Baby Brain', Emma and Chloe dive into the touching children's book 'Ranvir Cannot Hear' by Genevieve Yusuf. They explore its core message of finding strength in differences and celebrate unique talents amidst challenges. Emma and Chloe also share personal anecdotes about parenting, discussing how they've observed their own children's strengths and w...

Ranvir and his Big Adventure: A Tale of Friendship and Self-Acceptance Join Chloe from Books Babble and Baby Brain as she narrates the enchanting story 'Ranvir Cannot Hear' by Genevieve Yusuf, illustrated by Shermaine Philip. Follow Ranvir, an elephant on a quest to find his hearing, who discovers much more along the way. Meet his new friends—Nim the fish, Kishor the lion, Chai the magpie, and Bel...

The Greatest Cake: Parenting, Sharing, and Community Book Babble and Baby Brain Welcome to another episode of with Emma and Chloe! This week, we dive into the delightful children's book 'The Greatest Cake' by Kerry Dikes. Join us as we discuss the book's themes of sharing and community, and how these simple acts can connect families and friends. From making messy memories in the kitchen to buildin...

The Greatest Cake Adventure: Sharing Happiness One Slice at a Time In this enchanting episode of Books Babble and Baby Brain, Emma reads 'The Greatest Cake' by Kerry Dilks, a magical story about a girl named Kate who loves cakes of all kinds. Kate discovers a giant, floating cake that leads her on an incredible adventure. She decides to share her delicious find with the world, spreading joy and ki...

Mum Talk Episode: Exploring Local Adventures! Join us for a delightful ‘Mum Talk’ episode of Books Babble and Baby Brain as we draw inspiration from the children's book 'Lamby and the Liver Bird' by Jude Lennon. Today's chat is all about finding joy in the familiar and turning local life into little adventures. Filled with personal anecdotes, mispronunciation mishaps, and our favourite local spots...

A Woolly Adventure in Liverpool with Lamby and the Liver Bird - Storytime with Chloe!   Welcome back to Books Babble and Baby Brain! Join Chloe as we dive into the delightful children's book 'Lamby and the Liver Bird' by Jude Lennon, illustrated by Holly Bushnell.   Follow Lamby, Flossie and the woolly crew as they explore the vibrant city of Liverpool, guided by the magical bird Bertie. Discover...

In this episode of the 'Books Babble and Baby Brain' podcast, hosts Emma and Chloe discuss the significance of self-care for parents, inspired by the children's book 'Busy Bee' by Amelia Allen. They highlight how the book's daily self-care activities promote a healthy balance for both parents and children. The hosts share personal anecdotes and emphasize the importance of setting a positive exampl...

In this episode of Books Babble and Baby Brain, Emma shares a special story called 'Busy Bee' by Amelia Allen, illustrated by Albany Sweeney. The story centres on Busy, a hardworking bee who learns the importance of taking time for self-care. Through a week of activities including meditation, music, movement, colouring, and spending time with a friend, Busy discovers that self-care is essential fo...

Books Babble and Baby Brain: Our Journey Begins! In the premiere episode of 'Books Babble and Baby Brain,' join Emma and Chloe, two over-caffeinated moms, as they dive into who they are and how they met. They share their unique pregnancy stories, from early excitement to unexpected challenges, and the reality of the first six months postpartum. Emma and Chloe talk about the highs and lows of new m...

The new podcast 'Book, Babble and Baby Brain' launches Sunday, offering content for both parents and kids. Initial episodes include an introduction to the hosts and their parenting journeys, a children's story 'Busy Bee' by Amelia Allen, and candid 'Mum talks'. Regular episodes will consist of kids' stories every Tuesday and 'Mum talk' sessions every other Friday. The format promises engaging and...