About this item
As a curious little girl awaits the arrival of her baby sister, she asks Mama many questions: "Will she have freckles?" "Will I have to share my blanket?" She helps Mama and Dad prepare to meet her little sister, singing her songs and knitting her a new blanket. But the most important part of getting ready is taking care of Mama. When Mama can't see her toes, she counts to make sure there's still ten. When Mama's tired, she draws her a picture and gives her hugs. An honest and gentle exploration of the excitement and anxiety kids feel when welcoming a new family member, Mama's Belly is ultimately a celebration of motherly (and daughterly) love and a soothing story for older siblings that even with the spotlight on a new baby, there is always enough love for everyone.
About the Author
Kate Hosford graduated from Amherst College with a degree in English and Philosophy. Before becoming an author, she was a foster care worker, a teacher and an illustrator. She received her MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts in 2011, with a degree in Writing for Children and Young Adults. She has written six picture books, including Infinity and Me which was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book, and an ALA Notable Book. Her books have been translated into Chinese, Korean, French and Romanian. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her family.
