CALM BABY, GENTLY

A tiny baby aims to ease her parents' frustration. 

The trials of a newborn’s incessant crying are addressed in this board book that preaches patience. Designed to tutor parents through the difficult process of calming their baby, the book offers helpful tips such as "Please don't yell and don't be rough" and "Play soft music, soothe my head." Each page features softly toned illustrations to match the easy listening the book promotes. The narrative works as a piece of encouragement for new parents, but babies will get very little out of the deal. The illustrations don't pop or attract attention in any significant way, making this read clearly targeted at new moms and dads. This book may find its best application as a maternity-ward or well-patient giveaway rather than as an item for purchase or loan.

Good for stressed adults but not so much for the little one.