About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when a child starts asking the big questions about where they came from or when a new baby is about to join the family. It is a gentle, fact-based celebration of the very first day of life, focusing on the amazing things a newborn can already do, like smelling their mother, hearing voices, and feeling soft blankets. It turns a biological event into a warm, shared memory. Robie H. Harris excels at presenting scientific facts with deep emotional resonance. By detailing the sights, sounds, and sensations of birth, the book helps children ages 3 to 7 understand their own history and build empathy for infants. It is an ideal choice for parents who want to foster a sense of wonder about the human body while providing the comfort of knowing they were loved and cared for from their very first breath.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and direct. It mentions the physical reality of birth (the baby coming out) in a way that is age-appropriate and natural without being overly graphic. The resolution is joyful and grounded in family bonding.
Ideal Reader
A 4-year-old who is fascinated by their own baby pictures or a 6-year-old who is feeling a bit displaced by a new sibling and needs to be reminded that they, too, were once the center of this miraculous experience.
