Just right for bedtime or nap time, Baby Dream / Sonando con bebe features a calming refrain and plentiful prompts to soothe small children to sleep and strengthen the caregiver-child bond. High-contrast photographs of infants in physician-approved sleeping positions plus and chic, contemporary design make this bilingual Spanish / English board book an eye-catching gift. AGES: 0 to 2 AUTHOR: Sunny Scribens was born and raised outside Nashville, TN, and holds an M.A. in Classics from the University of Texas. She has written numerous titles for Barefoot Books, including Space Song Rocket Ride and My Friend Robot, and co-authored the critically acclaimed The Barefoot Book of Children under the name Kate DePalma. SELLING POINTS: . Simple vocabulary in both Spanish and English is perfect for parents who are learning either language and for bilingual families. . Simple rhyming text, a calming refrain that emphasizes togetherness and photographs of yawning babies are sure to soothe very small children. .
All children in Baby Dream are shown sleeping in positions recommended by physicians, with sleepwear, bedding and furniture that have been approved for infants and toddlers. . The black-and-white photographic illustrations appeal to babies’ love for gazing at faces, while the bold patterning throughout encourages calm and focus. Chic graphic design and a contemporary aesthetic unify the Baby’s Day series and distinguish it from others on the market. . The illustrations feature photographs of a wide variety of babies, family situations and caregivers, offering an inclusive representation of caregivers and siblings lovingly interacting with baby. . With photographic images and a seek-and-find element on each patterned page, Baby Dream will delight newborns, toddlers and even school-aged children. . Prompts the type of interaction that reinforces a secure caregiver-child bond, laying the foundation for self-confidence and empathy.