A prequel to our best-selling Little Big Book for Moms! The 12th title
in the Little Big Book series, The Little Big Book of Pregnancy is
destined to become a classic literary companion for any expectant mom.
Filled with the best fiction, poetry, and essays on the subject of birth
and pregnancy, this heartwarming anthology is also peppered with
fascinating customs and rituals from around the world, time-honored home
remedies, delightful old wives' tales, nutritious recipes, and wonderful
crafts and activities. The turn of each page brings something
interesting and entertaining to read, to do, or to learn. Illustrated
throughout with the same period art and ephemera that has become the
signature of this series, the imagery is both charming and elegant. A
visual and editorial feast, The Little Big Book of Pregnancy is simply
the perfect gift for any mom to-be. Featuring: 8 literary excerpts and
short stories, including The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck, Delusions of
Granma by Carrie Fisher, and The Diary of Adam and Eve by Mark Twain. 12
essays by such notable writers as Naomi Wolf, Louise Erdrich, and Hope
Edelman. 12 poems by, among others, Sylvia Plath, Walt Whitman, Erica
Jong, and Joyce Carol Oates. Home remedies for seven typical pregnancy
complaints, including stretch marks, morning sickness, body aches, and
heartburn. More than 50 traditions from around the world covering birth,
naming, labor, and pregnancy. More than 50 traditions from around the
world covering birth, naming, labor, and pregnancy. More than 50 old
wives tales, including how to tell if it's a boy or a girl, what to do
for a smooth delivery, and how to know if you're having twins! 16
recipes for nourishing treats such as Energizing Drinks, Super
Sandwiches, Delicious Snacks, and Satisfying Salads. 16 activities, such
as writing letters to your unborn child, painting a cloud ceiling in the
nursery, and relaxing with daily meditations. 6 categories of "Fun
Facts," including popular baby names from around the world, a
month-by-onth guide to your baby's fetal development, and statustics
about babies, birth, and pregnancy. More than a dozen quotes concerning
birth, pregnancy and becoming a parent, by celebrities, writers, and
notable personalities such as William Blake, Alistair Cooke, Colette,
Robin Williams, and Erma Bombeck.
