MÉME: The Baby Book

MÉME: The Baby Book

In Philippine culture, the word méme is the gateway to sleep. Long before it was used to describe a virally transmitted unit of information, méme was a well-worn word passed from parent to child for generations of Filipinos. Now “Méme: The Baby Book” is the title of a brand new picture book from Tahanan Books that tenderly chronicles a day in the life of a baby.

Designed for both parents and child to read aloud together, Méme’s “beautiful illustrations showcase the nurturing relationship that is essential for early brain and child development,” according to pediatrician Carmen Bonoan.

Filipino families both here and abroad will appreciate the parallel bilingual text that uses basic, easy-to-understand Filipino words. Smartparenting.com says, “The whole book is like a warm hug…we cannot think of a more lovely or meaningful baby shower gift than this baby book. Go ahead and get one for yourself.” 

To this day, there are families who practice this time-honored tradition, when whispering méme to an infant means giving him the best gift of all—the gift of sleep.

Size: 10 x 9 in
ISBN: 978-621-422-028-1