Review by Kirkus Book Review
A rhyming board book about caregivers' adventures with their young child. "Now that you're here, / there's so much we can do." Two caregivers are shown spending time with their little one, taking a spring walk, blowing bubbles, eating ice cream, and more. The illustrations are largely in black and white, with the color red used as an accent for rosy cheeks, clothing, and flowers and for certain phrases in the text--a design choice that, per the publisher, makes the images easier for babies to see. The story conveys the hopes that new parents have for their little ones and the joys of experiencing life's simple pleasures through a child's eyes. However, though the book is aimed at babies, the child in the story is an independently walking, sitting, and eating toddler--a slight disconnect. In reality, this is less a book about things "we can do" and more likely about things we will one day do. Still, though there's little new here in terms of subject, it's a tender, visually appealing work. The disjointed lines and thick strokes of the illustrations give them the feel of woodblock prints. Some of the best images use silhouetting and shadow to great effect, like one of an adult and child sharing a book inside a blanket fort. Characters have skin the white of the page. (This book was reviewed digitally.) Familiar board-book territory, but who can resist an ode to the bond between caregiver and child? (Board book. 0-2) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
