Everyone hopes for the first word. This family gets a surprise.

Mother brings a story about love, Brother shares one about friendship, and Aunt Grace adds a little adventure. Everyone wants a turn reading to the newest family member—and Daddy is hoping all that togetherness might inspire a very special first word. Baby, however, has another idea: “Book!”

With warmth and gentle humor, Michael Shoulders celebrates the bonds built when families read aloud together. A thoughtful gift for a family of book lovers, this story reminds us that a love of reading can begin long before a child can read.

Format: Board book with sturdy, thick pages
Author: Michael Shoulders
Themes: Family, reading aloud, and a love of books