'63 Objects Taken From My Son’s Mouth' by Lenka Clayton is a picture book that documents everything her son has tried to eat as an eight-to-fifteen month old.
The reason they tell you to think long and hard before having children is because you're going to have to spend the next 18 years of your life keeping them alive. This includes several years of pulling random objects out of their mouth so that they don't choke to death. Seriously, isn't it so strange that children balk at the sight of broccoli, but have no problem eating an entire sculpture made of LEGO? The same goes for marbles, crayons and cigarette butts.
The project has special significance to Clayton, who explains, "The collection indirectly documents those months of our lives."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Toddler Diet Exploration
- Exploring a toddler's diet through a picture book can lead to innovative ways to educate parents about safe eating.
- Child Safety Awareness
- Raising awareness about the objects children put in their mouths can inspire preventative measures to keep them safe.
- Creative Parenting Documentation
- Documenting a child's behavior in a creative way can inspire other parents to capture and share their own unique experiences.
Where This Applies
- Children's Book Publishing
- The '63 Objects Taken From My Son's Mouth' picture book highlights the potential for innovative storytelling in the children's book publishing industry.
- Parenting Education
- The toddler diet exploration in Lenka Clayton's book presents an opportunity for innovative parenting education programs or resources.
- Child Safety Products
- Raising awareness about objects children put in their mouths can inspire the development of innovative child safety products.
