An innovative and original picture book that’s all things love and sweetness.
A curious girl discovers her vital role in the wild tapestry of motherhood in Monks’s intriguing picture book. Auntie Leigh just had a baby and get this, it was born underwater! The little protagonist couldn’t believe it. She worried about her aunt and the new baby. But Auntie Leigh, ever the free-spirited soul, sat down with her niece and regaled her with tales of the magical birthing experience. The little girl’s worries melted away as she realized that her baby cousin was brought into this world in the most whimsical way possible. Through Auntie Leigh’s story, Monks (who had a water birth with her own daughter) weaves a lyrical tribute to mothers across the world, honoring their unwavering fortitude and determination. The child-friendly rhyming prose paints a vivid picture of the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child, while also illuminating the sisterhood shared by all women who have embraced this role. Caitlin B. Alexander’s artwork is a visual feast, full of vibrant colors and playful quirks that will delight the youngsters. A fun tool for families to broach the subject of birth with their child; a must-have for youngsters’ book shelves.
Born in the Water
Bree Monks (Author), Caitlin B. Alexander (Illustrator)
Gooseberry Print & Press
Pub date November 23, 2023
ISBN 979-8218299996
Price $22.00 (USD) Hardcover, $12.00 Paperback, $0.00 Kindle Unlimited
Ages 3-7
