Swaddled with Love

Swaddled with Love

If it’s time for a nap or a sweet good night, then it’s time to swaddle baby, warm and tight. As tender as a cozy hug, this interactive shaped board book celebrates the joy of welcoming a new baby to the world—and the way all new parents wrap up their little ones with love. Is there anything sweeter than a newborn swaddled in a beautiful blanket? Swaddling a baby is a labor of love for every new parent. With a gentle, loving text and a cover that folds and tucks just like a swaddle, this interactive board book captures those magical moments as baby drifts off to sleep, swaddled in softness, and is the perfect gift for new parents or new big siblings. Baby—Six spreads show a few families in the throes of falling in love with their newborns. The families are diverse but have in common that they are wrapping their babies in blankets, the long beloved art of swaddling. There are no actual instructions for swaddling; the concept is thinner than a blanket. VERDICT If babies like looking at babies, they will like this book.—Kimberly Olson Fakih “While the words are gentle and fun to read, the book’s real strength lies in its illustrations. The bright palette and inked details create a vibrant cast of characters tending to the babies, while the soothing sweep of the backgrounds beautifully complements the sweet, affectionate tone of the verse. . . . Tender and joyful.” - Kirkus Reviews Anoosha Syed is an illustrator, author, and educator. With a passion for inclusive storytelling and inspired by her Pakistani heritage, she has illustrated over forty children’s books, including her authored titles That’s Not My Name! and Lost Stick . Anoosha grew up in the Middle East, received her degree in illustration in Switzerland, and is now painting away in Dallas, Texas, until her next big adventure.