First sentence: Hello, you! You are new. When you're new....what can you do? You can look and see and peer. You can touch and taste and hear.

Premise/plot: This one is told in rhyme. It celebrates all things baby. It also celebrates growth and change.

My thoughts: I like this one okay. The text was enjoyable enough. I think--for me--I just did not personally care for the illustrations. Again, this is subjective. I am an overthinker. I just couldn't get passed the lilac/lavender/pink skin tone. ( )

Mentioned in a blog post and resource list at https://booksbeyondbinaries.blog/2019/11/25/trans-affirming-picture-books-2019/

delightful! ( )

The Hoovers left the city to "go it alone" in the North Woods in Minnesota. The book tells of wilderness living and the challenges it presents, and of sharing the forest with the animals.

With humor, honesty and sweetness, award-winning author, Lucy Knisley celebrates the joys of a new baby in the family and the timeless gifts of new beginnings.
New Baby Books for Kids, Expectant Mother Book, Baby Story Book