When I Carried You in My Belly

By Thrity Umrigar, Ziyue Chen

A mother's song reveals the magic of her child's traits formed before birth.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In 'When I Carried You in My Belly,' a mother reflects on the magical bond with her daughter, tracing her laughter, love of music, and carefree spirit back to their shared time before birth. As the daughter grows, her unique traits emerge, echoing the joyful moments when her mother sang, danced, and cherished every day. This heartwarming tale captures the essence of parental love and the delightful ways children mirror their parents. Discover the enchanting journey of a mother's love that began long before her child was born.

From the publisher

The special bond between a mother and her child begins well before the baby is born. But once the baby is born and starts to grow into her own person, traits from both parents begin to show themselves in delightful and humorous ways. When I Carried You in My Belly is a mother’s song to her growing daughter, capturing the warmth and magic of the time when her daughter was housed inside her belly. The girl’s laugh, her love of music, her sweet disposition, and her carefree attitude can all be traced back to her time in her mother’s tummy, when her mother would laugh, sing songs, eat yummy treats, and dance the day away. Thrity Umrigar’s lyrical and playful text are well complemented by Ziyue Chen’s soft and delightful illustrations, and together they create a sentimental and insightful book about the special bond between parents and children. With a similar tone to On the Night You Were Born and the spirit of I Loved You Before You Were Born, When I Carried You in My Belly is primed to become a new timeless classic.

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