In a perfect gift for new and expectant parents (and siblings), a gentle story pays tribute to the wonder and emotion of a family's first quiet days with a newborn.
The house is hushed. The lights are low.
We're basking in a newborn glow.
Inside the cozy house, a baby has arrived! The world is eager to meet the newcomer, but there will be time enough for that later. Right now, the family is on its babymoon: cocooning, connecting, learning, and muddling through each new concern. While the term "babymoon" is often used to refer to a parents' getaway before the birth of a child, it was originally coined by midwives to describe days like these: at home with a newborn, with the world held at bay and the wonder of a new family constellation unfolding. Paired with warm and winsome illustrations by Juana Martinez-Neal, Hayley Barrett's lyrical ode to these tender first days will resonate with new families everywhere.
| ISBN: | 9780763688523 |
| Publication date: | 14th March 2019 |
| Author: | Hayley Barrett |
| Illustrator: | Juana MartinezNeal |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Stories about Family and Friends Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special events PSHE: Family Issues Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction |