The First Days - by Eleanor Brindle (Board Book)

Book Synopsis

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

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

What Makes It Special:

- Supports Baby's Development: High-contrast art nurtures early vision and brain growth.

- Validates Big Feelings: Encourages gentle emotional expression for both babies and caregivers.

- Fosters Bonding: Ideal for shared moments of calm, connection, and love.

- Gift-Ready Format: A thoughtful, meaningful baby shower or postpartum gift.

This beautiful book 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.

About the Author

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.