Product Key Features
Book TitleMama's Belly
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicLove & Romance, Family / Parents, General, Girls & Women, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), Social Themes / Pregnancy, Family / New Baby
IllustratorHalpin, Abigail, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
AuthorKate Hosford
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2017-031702
ReviewsHalpin creates a tranquil natural landscape in her lush, earth-toned paintings, while indoor scenes are infused with warmth; the absence of modern technology, beyond an array of snapshots, provides an air of timelessness. Readers awaiting the arrival of a sibling will gain assurance that there will be more than enough love to go around., The brilliant jewel tones on mostly white backgrounds keep the focus on the family relationships and the girl's shifting emotions . . . A good book to share with children eagerly awaiting their own siblings
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToKindergarten
Dewey Decimal813.6
SynopsisA little girl expresses curiosity and excitement for the coming birth of her baby sister while her parents tenderly reassure her of love's ability to expand with their growing family in this ode to motherhood and celebration of sibling love. Full color., As a curious little girl awaits the arrival of her baby sister, she asks Mama many questions: "Will she have freckles?" "Will I have to share my blanket?" She helps Mama and Dad prepare to meet her little sister, singing her songs and knitting her a new blanket. But the most important part of getting ready is taking care of Mama. When Mama can't see her toes, she counts to make sure there's still ten. When Mama's tired, she draws her a picture and gives her hugs. An honest and gentle exploration of the excitement and anxiety kids feel when welcoming a new family member, Mama's Belly is ultimately a celebration of motherly (and daughterly) love and a soothing story for older siblings that even with the spotlight on a new baby, there is always enough love for everyone., This lyrical picture book is an ode to motherhood and a celebration of sibling love, as one family awaits the arrival of its newest member
LC Classification NumberPZ7.H79313Mam 2018