A mother caring for her baby through the night reflects on the joys and
mysteries of this new and precious life. With a simple poetic text and
gorgeous Matisselike illustrations by renowned textile designer Virginia
Johnson, This New Baby is a perfect evocation of parental love. Any
person who has ever had a baby, anyone who would like to have a baby and
anyone who has ever been a baby will be deeply touched by this beautiful
book. The text for This New Baby was originally published in 1998.