She fell a little bit in love

Review by Waterbirthplease 26/1 2012:

"I’ve started several baby books since Grace was born.  Several, because I never really found one I was happy with: one that reflected the quirky nature of our little Miss. I either found them too twee, too Americanised, too detailed or not detailed enough.

Then I saw “My Best Book About Me” by designer and illustrator Terese Oman , and fell a little bit in love with it.

 

The story goes that Terese had given up on ever finding the perfect gift for new parents. What she was looking for was a baby book, like the one she had in the 70′s, only more modern. Finally, she decided: “I’ll just do it myself” and the result is sooooooo cool, and completely unisex.

“My Best Book About Me” asks all the mandatory baby-book questions, but goes on to allow you to paint a real picture of what life was like when your little one was born. What books/TV programmes and clothes were in fashion, how much a loaf of bread costs, politics, world events and even exercise fads.  

This is an inspiring work book of beautiful quality that will take you through to their 5^th year. It has lots of space for you to add your thoughts, memories and photos, and sturdy plastic pockets for pictures and keep sakes. (Just read that last sentence back – how’s THAT for alliteration?!) Best of all – you’ll adore the illustrations. They’re simple, quirky and fun without being too cutesy. The text is adorable too:

“This book is all about ______________ which is me, although I’m getting a little help writing it!”

I can say with all honesty that I’m really happy I found this little gem and can’t wait to fill it in. I’ve already ordered another one for a pregnant friend (ooo – hope she doesn’t read this. Ah well – “SURPRISE!”)"