Celebrating the warm and loving bond between mammal mamas and their babies, this lushly illustrated, lyrical book shows little ones doing what comes naturally: nursing. A perfect choice for cuddling up with a breast-feeding child or the older sibling who wonders how the new baby gets fed.
A tender look at humans and animals breast-feeding in their natural habitats.
Promotes infant health and attachment parenting.
A thoughtful, supportive gift for new and soon-to-be moms.
Fascinating nursing facts included: Kangaroo milk is pink! Calf elephants may nurse up to 5 years!
Reviews
"There's nothing more natural than a baby nursing from its mother, and this theme serves as the inspiration for a moving tale that celebrates the miracle of breastfeeding. . . An ode to all things maternal."
-Publishers Weekly
"This cozy offering will be welcomed by parents who want to share the joy and naturalness of breastfeeding with their children."
-Marge Loch-Wouters, Menasha Public Library, WI
School Library Journal
ISBN: | 9781582461816 |
Publication date: | 1st April 2007 |
Author: | Michael Elsohn Ross, Ashley Wolff |
Publisher: | Tricycle Press an imprint of Random House Children's Books |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 32 pages |
Genres: |
Animal Stories Children’s / Teenage general interest: Cats including big cats Reading Scheme Children’s / Teenage general interest: Pets and pet care: Cats Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction |