Loving My Little Hugasaurus: A Review of I Love You More, Babysaur
I still remember those overwhelming moments when I was navigating bedtime with my two little ones—bouncing between demands for water, sudden fears of the dark, and the eternal "One more story, please!" There was one sweet night, as we nestled together under a mountain of blankets, that I discovered I Love You More, Babysaur: A Sweet and Punny Dinosaur Board Book for Babies and Toddlers. It seemed like the perfect remedy to our bedtime chaos, and I’m happy to report it was just what we needed.
Written by the talented team at Punderland, this charming book reminds us all just how big love can be—even if we’re only tiny hugasauruses. The story is woven together with heartwarming messages and delightful dinosaur puns that made the kids giggle and groan (the best kind of response, right?)! Each page features adorable illustrations that show dinosaurs loving their babies in various silly, sweet situations. The visuals are vibrant and captivating, which definitely helped hold my kiddos’ attention—especially my 2-year-old, who is currently convinced he can roar like a T-Rex.
My little dinosaur lovers were particularly taken with the way the book introduces different dino names and pronunciations. I found myself reading with exaggerated enthusiasm and encouragement, each time pointing to the cute graphics as we discovered a new species together. And let me tell you, my 3-year-old erupted into a fit of giggles every time I attempted a dramatic pronunciation of “Spinosaurus”—because who wouldn’t love a dinosaur with a "saur" full of love?
One evening, we read the line, “You make my heart saur, above trees and mountains too,” and my youngest giggled uncontrollably, pointing at the page as we discussed whether our love could compete with the tallest peak—and somehow, amidst all that silliness, we ended up talking about how big love really is. Moments like these are priceless gems that remind you just how powerful stories can be.
If you’re on the lookout for a perfect gift (baby showers, birthdays, or even Valentine’s Day), this board book comes highly recommended. It really is made for little hands, and the sturdiness ensured that it survived our most enthusiastic flipping without the risk of torn pages—bonus for those of us who could use a little less cleanup!
In wrapping up, I Love You More, Babysaur has quickly become a beloved part of our bedtime routine; it’s not just a one-time read. If your little ones are fascinated by dinosaurs or love a good giggle, I can’t recommend this book enough. It captures the joys, the chaos, and most importantly, the love that fills our days as parents. Plus, who wouldn’t want to snuggle with their babies and share a little pun-filled joy? I might not know what I’d do without my little hugasaurus, but now I have a beautiful story to remind me every night before they drift off to sleep.
