Tarot for Baby

Published May 05, 2024 • Updated May 05, 2024

This board book simplifies tarot archetypes into accessible affirmations for young children.

Artwork from the World card depicts a vibrant outdoor picnic scene where a diverse group of people gather, and a mother performs a tarot reading for the family, celebrating cultural diversity and inclusion.

Above: artwork from the World card depicts a vibrant outdoor picnic scene where a diverse family gather, and the mother performs a tarot reading.

This well-produced board book, featuring colourful artwork by Kelly Anne Dalton and accompanying text by Abigail Samoun, is designed as a commercial product appealing to the values and interests of middle to upper-middle-class parents, especially those inclined towards culturally diverse ideologies. It serves as a tool for parents to introduce concepts of positive thinking, magic and mystery, as well as values of individual empowerment, personal growth and a belief in one’s inherent capabilities.

The book presents the 22 major tarot archetypes in a simplified spiritual and philosophical format. While the child-oriented, upbeat affirmations are designed to resonate with parents' values, and integrate into the child's environment, they may not be meaningful to the child.

Above: cover of 'Tarot for Baby' featuring a young child wrapped in a starry cloak, holding a wand, against a starlit background.

Above: the Fool card, where a cheerful baby is seen in a cot with playful animals. The caption reads: "Each day begins shiny and new. Each day, you are the hero of your very own adventure!" This image encapsulates the concept of optimistism.

Above: the Magician card depicts a joyful child surrounded by magical symbols and playful animals, with the caption: "Fear not, brave one—you have everything you need!" This illustration reinforces confidence.

Above: the High Priestess features a wise grandmother and a playful baby among mystical symbols and books, with the caption: "You have wisdom behind you."