More about Om Baby...

Om Baby, Child of the Universe is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Schamet Horsfield. Om Baby is a new paradigm superhero for the planet, for love, truth, and for world peace. Inspired by the birth of my son, the bright, colorful illustrations and inspiring prose beautifully deliver the important and powerful message: we have a responsibility to the earth and to each other. Om Baby’s one eye is symbolic of the open heart that connects us all. Om Baby, Child of the Universe, is a perfect reminder of the light and love within us all. Om Baby is printed using soy inks on recycled paper, and a tree is planted for every book sold. Om Baby leads by example by showing children that their voices can be heard and that they can make a difference!

“Om Baby is a beautiful and necessary children’s book for raising awareness of all life on the planet. Om babies are our future. They are our ambassadors of peace and harmony.” —Colette Crawford, RN. BSN

"What a delightfully refreshing children's book! Om Baby is for the very special Children of Now that are gracing our planet. It is a very simply written book from 2010, in hard cover, nicely illustrated on every page, with peaceful colors of nature. There are 44 pages in all (ahhhh-the number of the angels). It is a spiritual-based book and is even printed on recycled paper and soy-based ink.

Om Baby is a cool little dude. He has only ONE eye because he sees the world and all beings as one. He believes in love, peace, and unity. And he wears the Om symbol close to his heart to remind him that he is a child of the universe. He was inspired by the author's son. She wanted to create a children's book character who would help to teach her own child about our responsibility to the earth and to each other. (WHAT A WONDERFUL IDEA!!!) (BTW--for each Om Baby book made, a tree is planted.)

Om Baby is a cute little guy, his face similar to the Egyptian Eye of Horus. As stated, he wears the Om symbol on his clothing and he is smiling, happy, and peaceful in every picture. He is about loving people, being peaceful, being kind to animals, believing in the power of his mind, reading, loving science, art, mystery, and adventure. He eats his green veggies, does yoga, sings, dances, and believes in love, truth and community in a multicultural society. He even plants trees and recycles and he believes in his dreams.

Again, each page is nicely illustrated in pictures that I believe children would enjoy. Even the details in some of the pictures are important and well thought out. For example, where "Om Baby likes to read"--he is sitting on Mom or Dad's lap in a rocking chair and they are reading a book. In the background are bookshelves with other books, with the names of the books facing out. Some of these titles are: The Light Within; Family; Healing; Star Children; Happiness; Our Planet Earth; Meditation; Joy; Peace; Natural Time. There is even a pyramid and 2 smiling stuffed toys on the shelves. Some other interesting details are energy swirls here and there, a circle to represent unity, mother earth with a mother and child embedded on it, yoga and meditation poses, windmill power, a yin yang symbol, hearts and smiling faces everywhere--heck--even the animals are smiling!

This is such a nice book to read and give to your child! Said to be for ages 6 and under, primarily, but I enjoyed it myself."

~Kathy W.

"My girls love Om Baby! The bright, cheerful illustrations capture their attention and incite fights over who gets to hold the book during storytime - which I totally realize is contrary to the message of the book, but we're working on it.

Grownups, children and babies alike will fall in love with Om Baby, a righteous little zen rockstar who teaches love, patience, sustainability and kindness.

I feel a little better about the future, knowing an entire generation of kiddos have this type of book to help them grow.

On a personal note, I had the opportunity to meet the amazing author and sign Om Baby's petition for world peace. Schamet is an inspired, inspiring mama. I love that a tree is planted for every copy of Om Baby sold, and that Schamet chose earth-conscious materials to craft the book.."

~Christina-Marie Wright