Already All the Love - by Diana Farid (Board Book)

About the Book

"When thoughts of a baby's future start to pull at a parent's attention, they pause to reflect on the joy, wonder, and love already overflowing in their lives. This gentle, calming text will help any caregiver slow down and marvel at the remarkable baby in front of them"--

Book Synopsis

Celebrate everything a new baby is in this moment-already able, strong, and brave-and what they could grow to be-a friend, a helper, a teacher. This gorgeous, giftable book includes stunning illustrations by celebrated Polynesian artist Shar Tuiasoa.

"An excellent choice for early readers." Foreword Reviews

In this gorgeous board book, when thoughts of a baby's future start to pull at a parent's attention, they pause to reflect on the joy, wonder, and love already overflowing in their lives. This gentle, calming text will help any caregiver slow down and marvel at the remarkable baby in front of them.

Review Quotes

Colorful hearts and stars spatter the pages of this celebratory picture book that honors the bond between mother and child. A mother dreams about what her child may accomplish or become and never forgets to acknowledge the many wonders they already hold. Like a joyful flower, a beating drum, or a shooting star, she reminds her child that they are already blooming, strong, aglow, and loved with her whole heart. Bright colors and limited text make this an excellent choice for early readers.-- "Foreword Reviews"

About the Author

Diana Farid is a poet, an award-winning author, and a physician at Stanford University. Her debut picture book, When You Breathe, a poetic introduction to respiration, was named a 2021 Notable Poetry Book by the National Council of Teachers of English, won a 2021 EUREKA! Gold Award for children's nonfiction and made the 2021 Communication Arts shortlist for Illustration. Her debut middle grade verse novel, Wave, released on 3/29/22. "Raw and powerful...Rich, layered, and heart-rending." -Kirkus, Wave celebrates the healing power of poetry and music. You can learn more about her at dianafarid.com or follow her @_artelixir.

Shar Tuiasoa is a Polynesian artist from the island of O'ahu, in the town of Kailua, Hawai'i, where she was born and raised. After studying fine art at her local community college, she headed to California where she earned her BFA in illustration from Laguna College of Art and Design. When she is not in the ocean, enjoying the vibrant culture of her home, Shar spends her time imagining and creating for her illustration business, Punky Aloha Studio.