Michele: The Nursing Toddler - A Story about Sharing Love (Hardcover)

by Jane M. Pinczuk (Author)

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Product Description
Michele, the Nursing Toddler: A Story about Sharing Love is a story about growing up in a family that loves to the fullest. With mother's milk and daddy's hugs and special visits from grandparents, Michele blooms from an infant to a toddler, developing confidence and pride along the way. First-time author Jane M. Pinczuk brings reality to this whimsical, rhyming children's story by writing about her own daughter. The book features captivating watercolor illustrations for multicultural appeal for children and adults alike.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: La Leche League International (October 26, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0912500409
• ISBN-13: 978-0912500409
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #629,520 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars not too much about nursing or nursing a toddler, October 27, 2000

By	christinemm - The Thinking Mother (Connecticut, United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Mother sits down to tell a story to Michelle about Michelle herself. Mentions mannerisms and activities this busy toddler girl does throughout the day, playing, going to the library, etc. Then it mentions when Michelle was a baby and shows illustration of nursing a little newborn and states (not in these words) that she breastfed and that milk was the only food she ever had. The text then tells how her teeth came in and how she loves to eat many foods. There is only one line that tells the reader Michelle still nurses: "One thing Michelle always knew--she'll still have lots of love when her nursing days are through" and shows an illustration of Michelle nursing as a toddler, and an illustration of a party, I assume a weaning party. That is all the mention of breastfeeding a toddler. I was a little disappointed as nursing was in the title and it played a tiny role in the text of the book. The subtitle of the book is "a story about sharing love" but really there is not much content about sharing love except to say at the end that her loved ones will always love her as she grows older. Thanks La Leche League for publishing this but I would have liked so see more images of toddler nursing because we definately don't see much toddler nursing in children's books, and anywhere else for that matter: parenting magazines and books or anywhere else! I also would have preferred a more general toddler nursing topic and included children from different families who are all nursing toddlers, different ages, several races and both genders.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Michele,the Nursing Toddler" is a great family book!, October 5, 1999

By A Customer

I'm so glad to share this book with my daughter (6 years) and my son (2.5 years). We find the book to be reassuring and full of love. The rhyme is fluid and the pictures are sweet. My husband and myself always quote the book. We remind our children that whether "they are here or there, their loved ones will always be near, to hold them and love them and show them they care!" Thanks to La Leche for publishing this much needed book.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow ... Children's Books Don't Get Any Better Than This, March 18, 2002

By	Gary G. Gallant (Crofton, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews

My two year old tends to get tired of the same old books night after night. Not this one. Not only does the story entertain her and the pictures captivate her, but it also gently eases her transition into bed time. I don't know what I would do if I ever misplaced this book ... which is why I purchased two copies just in case. This is, simply put, a must read for all parents who love reading to their children. If you're going to buy just one book for your children this year, this is the one to get. Kudos to Ms. Pinczuk for a job very well done.