Expecting You: My Pregnancy Journal [Hardcover]

Linda Kranz (Author), Klaus Kranz (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 5, 2000

This journal will become a treasured place for every mother to record her special feelings, thoughts, and observations during pregnancy. "Thought starters" on every page and beautiful photographs throughout will help her express her love, hopes, and dreams for her baby-to-be. Best of all, her finished journal will be a treasured keepsake she will be thrilled to share with her child.

Beautifully illustrated with photographs throughout, Expecting You features:

-- 126 "thought starters" -- open-ended phrases or sentences that will prompt the reader to record her feelings, describe her life, and share her hopes and dreams for her child.

-- Special pages for subjects such as how she met the baby's father, how she discovered she was pregnant, how she told the father, and more.

-- Places to record what she ate, how she exercised, fashions and trends of the day, and more.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Linda Kranz has written five other journals for adults and children, including For My Child (1998), A Fathers Journal (1999), All about Me: A Keepsake Journal for Kids (1996), More about Me (1998) and Through My Eyes: A Journal for Teens (1998).

Klaus Kranz is a photographer who has provided pictures for A Fathers Journal and For My Child. The Kranzes are married and live in Flagstaff, Arizona, with their two children.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Perseus Books Group (September 5, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555612598
• ISBN-13: 978-1555612597
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,527,866 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

" When our children were born I began to appreciate so many wonderful children's books. Oh, how books have changed since my childhood. Treasured books that I have on my bookshelf still have a special meaning to me although the art isn't anywhere near as vibrant as art in children's books today."

Linda was born in Georgia and moved many times when she was growing up. "I have always loved art and journaling. Being creative kept me grounded. As young child I would draw and color for hours. As a teen I painted on canvas or blank walls and I wrote.

"Since my husband and I have been married, we've spent a lot of time outdoors, hiking and enjoying the natural world. It seems to me that when you are an artist you notice opportunities to create. Years and years ago I came across a rock that was perfect for painting."

"My love for art and children's books is what inspires me to write and illustrate books. This is a great quote, "If there's a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it. ~ Toni Morrison. We all have stories inside us waiting to be released. It is a joy to bring a story to life. Set aside time to read your favorite book today or discover a new book. I know you will smile and be inspired."

Linda has written 11 books. Eight journals with guided prompts that are combined with various artists' illustrations, unique graphics or beautiful photography which encourages the writer to fill up the empty pages with their own life stories, Let's Rock: Rock Painting for Kids which won a Children's Choices award and Only One You which focuses on the love between parents and their child, Adri. Her latest book You Be You continues where Only One You left off and now Adri is discovering the world for himself. These books speak to readers of all ages.

Please visit my website www.lindakranz.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST pregnancy journal out there!, October 3, 2000

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Dari B. Wayne (Lawrenceville, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Expecting You: My Pregnancy Journal (Paperback)

No one creates a journal better than author, Linda Kranz, and she does not disappoint with her latest offering: Expecting You, My Pregnancy Journal. Filled with her signature "thought-starters" the writer will quickly record in the pages her thoughts, feelings and physical changes. Among my favorite "thought-starters" are:

The first time I felt you move was __/__/__. You seem to be the most active during the morning, afternoon, evening or when I lie down for bed. Hiccups, somersaults and other movements you make.

Everyone has dreams. These are mine.

The way I broke the news to your father. His reaction.

Inventions or products you will have as you grow up that my generation did not have.

A few mothers that I admire.

THIS IS MY PERSONAL FAVORITE: Here I will trace my hand. I can rest my hands on my stomach and feel you move. When you are a newborn, just home from the hospital, I will trace your hand inside of the tracing of my hand.

Photographer-husband, Klaus Kranz, shot the delightful photos that provides the visual appeal to this journal. My sons have grown and I will eventually be a grandma-ma. My gift to my future daughter-in-laws will be to fill out, "Expecting You, A Pregnancy Journal" so they can share in the birth history of their husbands, my sons.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars great for true journal writers, January 14, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Expecting You: My Pregnancy Journal (Paperback)

This is a nice journal, but what I was unhappy with is that it's just a journal, so if you are like me, and not a big writer, this isn't the one for you. I was expecting more of a fill-in type like a baby book, with some space for writing and pictures, but every page is just lined, with a heading, such as "your name". I can't fill a whole page with just stuff about a name! There are no specific spots for keeping up with weight gain, first movements, etc, you just have to write it essay style. She does give great sentence starters, though, to get your thoughts going. Also, there are no specific places for ultrasound or pregnant pictures. So, if you love to journal, this is the book for you, if not, keep looking!

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very thought provking journal, November 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Expecting You: My Pregnancy Journal (Paperback)

This is a wonderful journal. Every page begins with thought provoking sentences and phrases to help guide and keep you organized. The book is designed to be written by the expectant mother and addressed to the unborn child. Rather than being totally baby oriented, most of the pages deal instead with helping the child get to know the parents better. Some examples are:

"The career I have chosen. Ways that it suits me; Or a career I hope to pursue in the future;"

"My favorite fragrance, color, flower, sound;" and

"Some of my most prized possessions are...."

I am presently five months pregnant. Through this journal, I have for the first time in my life written down many things about myself, and I think my child will enjoy reading it in the future. I certainly wish my mother had kept a similar journal!

I do have a couple of complaints, however. First, I wish the book had page numbers. Without page numbers, I find that I have to leaf through the whole thing to search for a specific section. Second, the book is so provoking that I find I lot more to say than can fit on just one page. As a result, I have taken to composing my responses on the computer. One day, I plan to print everything out and just paste them in or create a separate "answer book" to accompany the journal. On many pages, I also want to include photos but there is little room. I wish the book were spiral bound, so that I could expand it by adding extra pages.