Baby’s First Eames

by Julie Merberg and illustrated by Aki

This whimsically illustrated board book offers a delightful A-to-Z overview of modern design icons for the toddler set.

Parents who appreciate architecture and modern design will get a kick out of sharing their passion with their kids. From Alexander Calder to Frank Lloyd Wright, from Knoll furniture to Noguchi sculptures, the visionaries, buildings, and captivating objects introduced in Baby's First Eames make design fun and accessible for aesthetes of all ages.

Here are just a few of the architects, designers, buildings, furniture pieces, and styles mentioned in the book:

• Art deco • Bauhaus Wassily chair • Fallingwater • Frank Gehry • The Glass House • Hearst Castle • I.M. Pei • Noguchi • Marimekko • Renzo Piano • Sydney Opera House • Tulip chair • Zaha Hadid

REVIEWS:

Selected as one of Curbed's 17 Best Kids’ Books About Design and Cities (2018)

Selected as one of Mom.me's 2018 Holiday Gifts for Baby

“It's no surprise that a design book—even one for those ages 0 to 3 years old—will look just as good on a coffee table as it does on a nursery shelf.”

—Jamie Knodel, Dallas Morning News

“A wonderful read for budding architects learning their ABC and inspired parents alike, [Baby's First Eames] makes for a wonderful first birthday gift.”

—Roshina Jowaheer, House Beautiful UK

“For those who are inspired by architecture and modern design, this whimsically illustrated A-to-Z board book is the perfect addition to your babies book collection.”

—Michael Riscica, Young Architect

“[Baby's First Eames] is a no-brainer for those who want their children brought up on Frank Lloyd Wright rather than Thomas the Tank.”

—Toby Orton, Plain Magazine

 

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