Emma Dodd’s 'Forever' is a staple of the 'snuggle-time' genre. It’s a minimalist, rhyming board book that focuses entirely on the security of the parent-child bond. The art is clean and modern, and the shiny foil elements are a hit with kids who are still in the 'touch everything' phase.

Is it a complex narrative? No. But for a parent trying to wind down a chaotic toddler at bedtime, it hits the bullseye. It’s a great pick for building emotional safety, provided you're looking for something sweet and short. Just a heads-up for the digital shoppers: double-check the author. You want Emma Dodd's bears, not Judy Blume's teenagers.