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So Happy: Baby's High-Contrast Board Book

Emily Barton

Treasure every first happy moment together with your baby

There are so many happy moments to celebrate. With high-contrast illustrations designed especially for infants, So Happy builds emotional awareness and supports early brain development.

From smiles and giggles to playing outside, each page features moments and activities that bring us happiness. The bold, engaging visuals are developmentally appropriate for newborns and young infants, and every image is paired with simple, affirming language.

So Happy:

  • Celebrates the everyday moments and special occasions with babies that bring us joy
  • Supports baby's visual and cognitive development with high-contrast, black-and-white illustrations
  • Includes a note for caregivers on the power of reading and being silly together
  • Fosters bonding and development through emotional and sensory themes

Baby's First Moments is a series of six original board books featuring high-contrast black-and-white illustrations that promote cognitive growth and emotional connection in babies while their eyes are developing. Each book features a unique theme relevant to an infant's early experiences: nature, family, home, feelings, play, and bedtime. The perfect way to support your baby's emotional development and connection to the world--and to you.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
  • Publish Date: Aug 25th, 2026
  • Pages: 22
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 5.50in - 5.50in - 0.53in - 0.30lb
  • EAN: 9798330923366
  • Recommended age: 00-02
  • Categories: Concepts - Size & ShapeConcepts - WordsSocial Themes - Emotions & Feelings

About the Author

Barton, Emily: -

Emily Barton is a Minneapolis-based illustrator whose colorful, playful style brings whimsical imagination to every page. With a background in animation and design, Emily spent years creating vibrant visuals for a local animation studio before transitioning to freelance work where she continues to collaborate with clients big and small. She is a longtime contributor to Hellavision Television Network, a global animation project founded in Minneapolis, and her work is often featured in local pop-ups, art fairs, and other community-led marketplaces. Emily finds her best inspiration from sketching in bogs, going on walks with her dog, Roo, or checking out way too many children's books from her local library.