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The Little Big Book of Pregnancy (Little Big Book (New York, N.Y.), 12.) (Little Big Books (Welcome))

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This book has entertained, delighted and touched me over two pregnancies. I read this book when I was pregnant the first time and teared up at the poems and short stories, laughed out loud at the funnier passages and was amused by the old wives' tales. If I were more into cooking, I would try some of the recipes, but must confess I am not.

This afternoon, I read some of it again and (true, I'm hormonal) and found myself bawling hysterically at some of the quotes and poems.

It's kind of like a Chicken Soup for the Pregnant Women's Soul, but for pregnant women who read The New Yorker. Sharon Olds, Anne Lammott, Tolstoy and Sylvia Plath are some of the authors...but so is Paul Reiser and the author of Girlfriend's Guide.

I give this book as a gift to my closest girlfriends who are pregnant for the first time and highly recommend it to anyone who wants a good read, a good laugh and a good cry.

P.S. Carl Sandburg says that having a baby is God's opinion that the world should go on. Isn't that cool? (sniff sniff)

I received this book as a gift from a co-worker, and really enjoyed it. The contents run the gamut from recipes, crafts, old-fashioned drawings and nursery rhymes to hip, modern advice about the birth of your baby and beyond. Because everything is an excerpt or snippet, you'll find yourself wanting to go out and read the rest of some of the works featured inside. From sentimental to sassy, this book has a bit of everything and makes a perfect gift for 1st time moms-to-be.

Everything from oldwives tales to a chicken salad recipe can be found here. Cute little square book that really packs a punch. Poignant stories, tips, recipes, idea, crafts. Lovely.

I bought this book for my best friend who is now about 6 months pregnant with her first child. She loved this book and said that she spent hours reading it with her husband. I know it is defintely something that she will treasure.

Wonderful stories and artwork. My Daughter has thanked me several times for this sweet little book!

I always enjoy this series of books. Contains a variety of creative genres suitable for different interests e.g. stories, poetry, recipes, etc.