Reminiscent of “Ten Little Fingers”, this is a nostalgic ode to a newborn baby and their future life and potential. It is recounted in a lilting, lullaby rhyme, which is a delight to read aloud. Connecting this theme with the five senses and potential experiences is fresh and authentic. The narrative prompts the reader to touch the baby’s feet, hands, eyes, ears and mouth whilst reading.
Illustrations are emotive and intimate, allowing small insights into the lives of different and diverse families, and the full-page framed portraits and touching vignettes are suggestive of a family photo album. The place for the baby’s footprint to be added lends another layer to the sentiment of the book.