About This Book
Reach for this book when you find yourself looking at your child and feeling a rush of wonder about the person they will eventually become. It is a perfect selection for those quiet, contemplative moments of bonding, such as bedtime or a lazy Sunday morning, when you want to wrap your child in a sense of security and limitless potential. The story follows a gorilla family as they celebrate their new arrival, moving through a series of hopes and dreams for the baby's future adventures, friendships, and personal growth. Matthew Cordell's signature sketchy, expressive art style captures the raw emotion of parenthood: the joy, the slight trepidation, and the profound love. It serves as a beautiful affirmation of a child's worth and an invitation for them to dream big along with you. While ideal for toddlers and preschoolers, its poetic message of unconditional support resonates deeply with parents of all ages.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and hopeful. It briefly alludes to the idea that the world can be big or daunting, but the approach is metaphorical and focuses on the safety of the family unit as a home base.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler who is beginning to express their own interests and needs to hear that their parents are their biggest fans. It is also an excellent gift for a family expecting a second child to reinforce the specialness of the first-born's journey, or for an adoptive family celebrating the 'infinite possibility' of their new life together.
