For the very young, books can be anything - from a chair, to a tower, to a hat - but the best thing they can be. is a book. and it's never too soon to share a good book with your little ones. The simple text, written by debut author Jane Blatt is brought to life by Sarah Massini's delightful and nostalgic illustrations of babies and toddlers discovering the new, magical world of books.

Author Biography

Jane Blatt, mother of 2 grown-up children and spouse to an American scientist, lives and works in Glasgow. She is an experienced teacher of young children and has for many years worked within Primary schools both mainstream and also with children with developmental delay. She is an accomplished violinist and teaches the violin as well as being an experienced chamber musician. Sarah lives in Sussex with her husband Peter, her young son Mathew, and her utterly mad terrier Tess, who keeps guard as she draws. Sarah's mum always said it was a blessing how paper and a pencil could keep her quiet and out of mischief for hours. Not much has changed. She's still quiet and well-behaved! Drawing has been a life-long habit that has seen her through careers in corporate design, children's book design and now as an illustrator. and illustrating is what she loves doing best.