The First Days: A High-Contrast Book for Parents and Babies

A high-contrast board book for newborns and their caregivers, The First Days supports early brain development and fosters baby-caregiver bonding. Thoughtfully designed with tender poetic text and high-contrast visuals, it’s the perfect companion for those earliest moments of connection. 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.

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

A parent herself, Brindle captures the myriad of feelings surrounding a new child—with hopes, dreams, and wishes for the future. Her hand-painted art has an added bonus—a tactile, touch-and-feel element, allowing this heart-touching book to grow with children and remain a treasured keepsake for years to come.

• | Author: Eleanor Brindle
• | Publisher: The Collective Book Studio
• | Publication Date: Jun 19, 2025
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• | Binding: Board book
• | ISBN-13: 9781685557409
• | ISBN-10: 1685557406