Trace & Learn: Counting Board Book (Post 1) — How It All Began

How This Baby Board Book Project Began

Why This Project Exists

This project started during the Make Art That Sells bootcamp, where the text was given as an assignment by Zoe Tucker, under the guidance of Lilla Rogers and Zoe Tucker.

It honestly turned out to be such a meaningful learning experience for me.

Through the process, I began to really understand what goes into making a baby board book. Things that seem simple at first are actually very intentional:

• Characters need clear, readable emotions

• They should feel friendly and non-threatening

• Big eyes help toddlers read expressions more easily

• Backgrounds work best when they are simple and uncluttered

• Even small objects need to be clear and recognizable

• Colors should feel bright, cheerful, and inviting

One part I personally loved was creating characters out of fruits and vegetables. That idea instantly clicked with me, and I knew I wanted to explore it as much as I could.