The BBC4 documentary spoke about Helen Oxenbury's books for babies, and especially this one called 'Friends' that introduces the notion of friendship and companionship for very young babies. Like most books for babies, the illustrations are printed on board instead of paper, with smooth corners, to keep both baby and the book safe. This book doesn't need text, and just shows happy characters interacting. Features are kept to a minimum to encourage recognition, for example the baby's face contains just two dots for eyes and lines for the nose and mouth, and the colours are muted and distinct. Many books for babies are more tactile, and allow interaction.
Again, very simplistic illustrations are used, though I don't find these as appealing as those within Helen Oxenbury's 'Friends'. Many different textures are used, such as the fur patch on the bear's ear, which enables the baby to join in and learn through touch. I feel this is the most suitable art style for baby books as it adds another element of learning and fun.
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