All the Babies captures a toddler's attention through rhythmic, lullaby prose and bright portraits of diverse infants in familiar settings. These illustrations highlight the security of physical affection and the beauty of different family structures. Books in this family share a gentle, faith-based perspective, predictable cadences for reading aloud, and a focus on the comfort of home.
A parent would reach for this book when they are looking for a gentle, spiritually grounded way to introduce the concept of adoption to a baby or toddler. It serves as a beautiful first step in normalizing the idea that children come into their families in various ways, ensuring the child feels chosen and cherished from their earliest days. The book focuses on the universal experience of being a baby, while highlighting that every family is a unique creation from God. Through sweet illustrations and rhythmic text, the story celebrates diverse family structures and ethnic backgrounds. It avoids complex jargon or heavy history, focusing instead on the joy and gratitude associated with a child joining a home. This is an ideal selection for Christian families who want to frame their adoption journey through the lens of faith, emphasizing that every family is special because God designed it to be so.
