This Is My World: A High-Contrast Touch-and-Feel Book

by Hannah Eliot, Emily Spikings (Illustrator)

Overview

Welcome your baby to the world with this high-contrast touch-and-feel board book created to support newborn vision, delight curious hands, and spark joyful moments from day one.

The perfect first baby book for ages 0–1, This Is My World blends black-and-white illustrations with interactive elements to encourage early development and bonding. Built to grow with your baby, it also features vibrant color to support evolving eyesight. Inside, babies will find:

• A mirror for early facial recognition
• Fuzzy textures and soft fabric flaps for hands-on discovery
• Shimmering holographic foil for visual interest
• Gentle rhyming text to soothe and connect

Brief, lyrical text of just fourteen lines guides caregivers through each page:

This is the moon that brightly shines.
This is us. I am yours, and you are mine.

With thoughtful design and meaningful moments on every page, this sensory-rich book invites babies and caregivers to connect, explore, and celebrate the beauty of their shared world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781665971515
Publisher:	Little Simon
Publication date:	06/03/2025
Series:	My First Book
Pages:	14
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 3 Years

About the Author

Hannah Eliot is a children’s book editor who lives in Vermont. Her favorite activities include editing (of course), writing, drawing, and spending time with her family!

Emily Spikings is a designer with nearly thirty years of experience working on every aspect of design for print and retail, taking projects from concept to creation.