This book is not yet the ideal alphabet of motherhood and fatherhood, but learning which, young parents will only rejoice in the health of their baby, be proud of his harmony, dexterity and admire his mind and talents. Such a book will appear someday, of course, and this one is a story about the first, difficult step towards the ideal, and everyone who decides on it will see how wide and reliable the road opens ahead. Our book is more like a helping hand extended to parents in difficult times.