About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when preparing a child for the arrival of a new sibling, especially in the context of a home birth. The story follows a young girl in a rural mountain setting as she and her family eagerly prepare for the 'angel', a midwife, to arrive and help deliver their new baby. It beautifully captures the quiet anticipation, the small acts of love, and the wonder of welcoming a new life into the world. Perfect for ages 4 to 7, this book is a gentle, poetic choice that normalizes home birth and frames the experience with a sense of calm and natural magic. Its lyrical prose and warm illustrations provide a comforting and positive introduction to becoming a big sibling.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles childbirth and home birth in a gentle, metaphorical way. The term 'angel' for the midwife adds a lyrical, slightly spiritual layer, but the context is secular and focused on nature and family. The depiction of birth is not graphic; it is focused on the sounds and feelings from the child's perspective (hearing a cry). The resolution is deeply hopeful and peaceful.
Ideal Reader
A sensitive 4 to 6 year old who is about to become an older sibling, particularly one whose family is planning a home birth or lives in a rural setting. It is also for a child who connects with nature and appreciates quiet, poetic stories over loud, action filled ones.
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