Jennifer Maruno is a well-known author several picture books and novels, including While You Sleep, which received a Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year selection and a Kirkus starred review, and Chidori which received an of note for the Freeman Award and a nomination for Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards. She was also an early educator. Encourages early learning through body exploration and senses. Builds upon the growing bond between mother and baby. Includes poetic, easy to follow text that supports read-a-louds. A Includes a helpful section for parents with simple, engaging activity ideas designed to support and strengthen a baby's developing senses. Photographic books are always in demand by educators, especially from Montessori programs. Perfect baby shower gift for expecting mothers.

Sturdy format with strong pages and a padded cover. Diverse representation of mothers and babies.