Mama's Belly

By Kate Hosford, Abigail Halpin (Illustrator)

A girl prepares for her baby sister's arrival, balancing excitement and anxiety.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A little girl eagerly awaits her baby sister, filled with questions and anticipation. As she helps her parents prepare, she learns the importance of caring for Mama, who needs extra love and support. From singing songs to knitting blankets, she discovers that even with a new sibling, there's always enough love to go around. Will her worries about sharing and change be soothed by the joy of a growing family? This tender tale explores the mix of emotions that come with welcoming a new family member, celebrating the enduring bond between mother and daughter.

From the publisher

As a curious little girl awaits the arrival of her sister, she asks questions–easy ones like ‘Will she have freckles?’ and less-easy ones like ‘Will I have to share my blanket?’ She helps Mama and Dad prepare to meet little sister, singing her songs and knitting a new blanket to keep her warm once she’s here. 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 like before. When she’s too tired to sleep, the soon-to-be big sis draws her a magic energy machine. An honest and gentle exploration of the excitement and anxiety kids feel when welcoming a new family member, Mama’s Bellyis 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.

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