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Breastfeeding Books for Kids
What Baby Needs, by Sears, Sears, and Watts Kelly Just what you'd expect from a Sears' book. Lots of breastfeeding, family bedding, sling wearing and meeting babies immediate needs are lovingly shown in this sweet book. Approached from the perspective of what a new sibling can expect when baby joins the family, this books joins our list of great books for new big sisters and brothers. HB, Breastfeeding, Family Bed
 Mariana and the Merchild, a Folk Tale From Chile, by Caroline Pilcher Lavishly illustrated by Jackie Morris, this book tells the story of a lonely old woman who learns about love and friendship via a gift from the sea. A small merchild, who needs protection from the angry sea wolves, is cared for by this old woman until her mother, the sea spirit, can make the sea safe for her.There is a gorgeous nursing illustration in this book that I would love to frame if I could. This is one of those books your children will ask you to read over and over. It's a very sweet story. HB, Breastfeeding
Add this book to your list of great books to get an older sibling who is expecting a new baby brother or sister. It's the story of a small boy who feels the baby kick inside his mother's tummy and hears the baby's heartbeat during a visit to the doctor. The book is narrated by the boy himself and covers the pregnancy, birth, and homecoming of baby sister Eliza. The story is told in simple words ("Mommy's breasts make milk that is the perfect food for a baby...") and sweet illustrations. This book also has a nice growth chart that shows the baby in utero. PB, Breastfeeding
 A Ride on Mother's Back: A day of baby carrying around the world, by Emery & Durga Bernhard All around the world babies love to be held close as their parents carry out their tasks for the day. Join the author for a trip around the world and witness how parents integrate children into their daily tasks. I have admired Durga Bernhard's art for many years, and actually Attachments offers four of her beautiful cards on our Notecards Page. I'm so pleased to see her beautiful illustrations in this book. HB, Breastfeeding
 Will There Be A Lap For Me? by Dorothy Corey A little boy's special place on his mother's lap is getting smaller and smaller as his mama's belly is getting bigger and bigger with the growth of his sibling. This gentle story offers much reassurance for an older sibling. PB, Breastfeeding
 We Have a Baby, by Cathryn Falwell Explores the important things that a family gives to a new baby. This
book with simple text is especially recommended for about-to-be big sisters
or big brothers. PB, Breastfeeding
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