So Loved - (Baby's First Moments) by Emily Barton (Board Book)

About the Book

In So Loved, babies celebrate the special connection they share with the people closest to them. This book's high-contrast imagery supports infant visual development, and its themes nurture emotional and sensory awareness to foster early bonding. Includes a note to caregivers on the value of reading and connecting with babies. Baby's First Moments is a series of six board books featuring high-contrast black-and-white illustrations that promote cognitive growth and emotional connection in infants aged 0-12 months. Each book features a unique theme relevant to an infant's early experiences: nature, family, home, feelings, play, and bedtime.

Book Synopsis

Start a lifetime of learning with every snuggle and story

Celebrate the bond between babies and the people who care for them. With high-contrast illustrations designed for infants, So Loved supports your baby's growing sense of security and belonging.

From snuggles and smiles to shared moments, each page helps nurture early brain development and emotional awareness. The bold, engaging visuals are developmentally appropriate for newborns and young infants, and every image is paired with simple, affirming language.

So Loved:

• Explores an infant's everyday interactions with family and loved ones

• Supports baby's visual and cognitive development with high-contrast, black-and-white illustrations

• Includes a note for caregivers on how reading together builds trust and love

• Fosters bonding and development through emotional and sensory themes

Baby's First Moments is a series of six board books featuring high-contrast black-and-white illustrations that promote cognitive growth and emotional connection in infants aged 0-12 months. 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.

About the Author

Emily Barton 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 Hellavision Television Network, 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.