About the Book

The first days with a tiny human are exciting, exhilarating, and exhausting. So many feelings, so many new tasks, and so much to learn! Take some of the pressure off as you and your little one bond with this unique board book from crisis interventionist, humanitarian, and author and illustrator Eleanor Brindle.

Featuring abstract black-and-white art and words infused with emotion, this beautifully crafted board book offers a unique reading experience that families of all kinds can enjoy together.

A parent herself, Brindle captures the whirlwind of feelings surrounding a new child—hopes, dreams, and wishes for the future. It’s the perfect read to foster connection and stimulate the senses during those precious early moments together.

Meet the Author and Illustrator

Eleanor Brindle is a crisis interventionist, a certified EMDR practitioner, and a relief and development professional. With an MS in psychology, with a focus on crisis management and response from a trauma-informed perspective, she specializes in projects that focus on creating meaning, building resiliency, and instigating social change through the use of the creative arts. Her background is in international humanitarian relief, and has led projects on the ground in conflict zones spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Central and East Asia. She has researched, designed, and implemented cross-cultural programs for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Iraq, Syrian refugees in Turkey, and Burundian, Sudanese, Syrian, and Iraqi refugees living in the United States. She lives in Fairhope, AL, with her husband and spirited toddler.