A friend of mine shared an experience with me recently: she went with her toddler to a public library and her son picked this book among many many others. My first thought was “of course.” You see, I haven’t yet met a child to remain indifferent to this book. Maybe that is why Olivia is my safe pick, my go-to-choice, especially when I don’t know a lot about a toddler I meet. Ian Falconer, the writer and illustrator, did a brilliant, wonderful job here. This vibrant, welcoming

Hervé Tullet is an incredible book maker who needs no introductions. His books encourage self-oriented play and read. His books explore the meanings behind nonverbal communication -books with no printed words, just shapes and concepts that are ready to be crafted. An open call to exploration, learning and creativity. This interesting little book, The game of mirrors, is printed in black over a mirrored board by PHAIDON. Now, before we dive in, I want to undress a couple of th