Overview

The second title in a "curriculum" for parents of infants, covering high-impact, evidence-based topics such as safe sleep, reading, talking, bonding, breastfeeding, and in this book, calming/crying.

This simple sharing book unites child and parent by conveying important safe parenting and health practices in a gentle, rhythmic way. Written by a pediatrician and child literacy expert, the soft, rhyming story aims to helps parents during the fussy, colicky stages. A perfect gift for new families, this book also reinforces the value of shared reading.

Reviews

"Fills the void on a topic of great importance for new parents— newborn crying. This warm and soothing book provides helpful suggestions and comforting reassurance at a time when parents need it most. A must read!"  —Margaret Clark, senior director, Every Child Succeeds, on the English-language edition

Author Biography

Dr. John Hutton is a pediatrician, an author, and the owner of the award-winning blue manatee children's bookstore in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is the author of Sleep Baby, Safe and Snug and the award-winning Baby Unplugged series and the founder of the blog Baby Unplugged, whose mission is to help keep children screen-free until age three and promote healthy, developmentally stimulating alternatives. Leah Busch is an artist and cocreator of the award-winning Toast to Baby series. She is the creative director, instructor, and gallery director at Brazee Street Studios. They both live in Cincinnati, Ohio.