About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking questions about their own origins or when you are preparing a young child for a new addition to the family. It is a gentle, comforting narrative that bridges the gap between a parent's past and a child's present. The story follows a mother as she recounts the slow, beautiful summer months she spent waiting for her daughter, Hannah, to be born. Through simple activities like gardening, swimming, and watching the weather change, the book emphasizes themes of patience, love, and the quiet wonder of anticipation. It is ideal for children ages 4 to 8, providing a secular and grounded way to discuss the concept of waiting and the immense joy a parent feels upon a child's arrival. This is an excellent choice for creating a bonding moment through shared family history.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and grounded in realistic, everyday experiences. There are no depictions of medical distress or trauma. It treats pregnancy and birth as a natural, hopeful process.
Ideal Reader
A child who is feeling inquisitive about their own 'beginning' or a child who is about to become an older sibling and is struggling with the concept of how long it takes for a baby to arrive. It is perfect for a child who enjoys 'story-of-me' narratives.
