In this time of heightened anxiety and fear over mass shootings, hate speech, virus outbreaks, political unrest, and global warming, picture books can provide a much-needed respite. A well-written picture book can spark delight, curiosity, laughter, insight.
Today I’d like to highlight two books that exemplify the power of perseverance. These books remind us that we are never too old to reach our dreams and that if we put our mind (and body) to it, we can move mountains.
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I love board books. Their bright illustrations and well-thought-out, often lyrical text, make me smile. A good board book should be for babies and toddlers who still like to chew on books. This means, the text should be short and fun to listen to and the subject matter should appeal to a very young audience. A good board book should not just be a smaller, cardboard version of a longer picture book (although sometimes picture books are also board books and vice versa).
Baby Cakes by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Sam Williams is one of my absolute favorite board books. Filled with bouncy, interactive rhymes, baby will love reading this with a caregiver. “Baby Cakes, Baby Cakes, I love You. Baby Cakes, Baby Cakes, Yes I do!”
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