It's not just about the words. It's the physical book, read and emoted by you, to them, while you are holding them, feeling their warmth, hearing their breath soften as they grow sleepy and fall asleep. It's a thing that you can read again and again, and even something they may remember or talk about with friends in the future. Consider whether it's a good idea to replace Goodnight Moon or Bear Snores On (particularly good to sing or chant) with something like this. I can see this being a viable option for people who can't afford physical children's books, sort of like how I see screen controls as a viable option for people who can't afford tactile, mechanical controls. The perception is wrong about this stuff. It's not better, it's not putting your energy where it is best spent, and frankly I don't trust a Young Lady's Illustrative Primer to raise my kids even for a second.

> I can see this being a viable option for people who can't afford physical children's books

Maybe if you live in a country that doesn't have functioning public libraries.