Sunday, October 28, 2018

Mama's Belly by Kate Hosford - ESSENTIAL

Mama's Belly by Kate Hosford, illustrated by Abigail Halpin. PICTURE BOOK. Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2018. $17. 9781419728419. 


BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL(K-3), GIFT - ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

A young girl anxiously awaits the birth of her baby sister. She talks to her mama's belly, and asks questions about what it will be like to have a baby in their family. She is especially interested to know if her mama will love her just the same, and learns there is enough love for all of them.

This is an excellent book to prepare children for the coming of a new baby into the home. Its ridiculously heartwarming and charming in the tone of its text and illustrations. I do think the book will generally appeal more to girls, and perhaps the hope is to really market it to the mothers-to-be more than even the kids. In any case, I love it. I think this would also be a great selection to gift to anyone expecting their second or third child.

Reviewer: TC

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