{"product_id":"so-curious-babys-high-contrast-board-book-9798330923328","title":"So Curious: Baby's High-Contrast Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTreasure every first curious moment together with your baby\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the wonderful sights, sounds, and textures of nature with your baby--right from your lap. With high-contrast illustrations designed especially for infants, \u003ci\u003eSo Curious\u003c\/i\u003e helps nurture early brain growth while making storytime a joyful bonding experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom fluttering leaves to soft grass and singing birds, each page encourages curiosity and sensory discovery. The bold, engaging visuals are developmentally appropriate for newborns and young infants, and every image is paired with simple, affirming language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSo Curious\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIntroduces everyday sights, smells, and textures babies encounter outside\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupports baby's visual and cognitive development with high-contrast, black-and-white illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncludes a note for caregivers on the power of reading and wondering together\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFosters bonding and development through emotional and sensory themes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBaby's First Moments\u003c\/b\u003e is a series of six board books featuring original high-contrast black-and-white illustrations that promote cognitive growth and emotional connection in babies while their eyes are developing. Each book features a unique theme relevant to an infant's early experiences: nature, family, home, feelings, play, and bedtime. The perfect way to support your baby's emotional development and connection to the world--and to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmily Barton\u003c\/b\u003e is a Minneapolis-based illustrator whose colorful, playful style brings whimsical imagination to every page. With a background in animation and design, Emily spent years creating vibrant visuals for a local animation studio before transitioning to freelance work where she continues to collaborate with clients big and small. She is a longtime contributor to \u003ci\u003eHellavision Television Network\u003c\/i\u003e, a global animation project founded in Minneapolis, and her work is often featured in local pop-ups, art fairs, and other community-led marketplaces. Emily finds her best inspiration from sketching in bogs, going on walks with her dog, Roo, or checking out way too many children's books from her local library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51967189418258,"sku":"9798330923328","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fcb8b686-802f-41f4-85d8-0cd4eec131a0.jpg?v=1768929063","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/so-curious-babys-high-contrast-board-book-9798330923328","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}