Orang Utan's Playtime puts more stress on relationships. Both books are filled with colorful realistic photographs. A tale of reassurance might be just the ticket for story loving siblings. Each is met with bolstering playfulness and the book becomes a lovely definition of unconditional love. I still have a few board books in my collection with gnawed corners that prove my babies had good taste in books.
Board books endure.
When you think of a board book for a newborn, select a book that meets present needs, but also has longevity. Flap books lend drama to reading. Atsuko Morozumi's new series of sturdy board books have strong flaps that little fingers can manage. It has soothing rhyme and rhythm for newborns, but later, toddlers can name animals and join in choruses. No matter what the age, children can never be reminded too often that they are loved.