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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 8:37pm \| IP Logged

Hi Madmums!

I need a little help ! I'm 14 weeks pregnant with our second and I'm looking for a book for our 2 year old daughter that will explain what's going on. Any suggetions?

Canarymummy, Laila Grace & Bump

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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 8:47pm \| IP Logged

Oh no, when I worked at the nursery I bought one of the little angels I looked after a book when her mum was expecting her second baby. I can not remember for the life of me what it was called. I think it was about a mouse, who's mother was expecting and he thought he was being left out, its a fantastic stort and really reaches out to the young ones. I will try and rack my poor frazzled brains, but if it helps I probably bought it from The Works!

Congratulations on bump number 2 xxxxx

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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 9:19pm \| IP Logged

Oh I got a couple of great books to explain to my 2 and a half year
old son (at the time) what was going on.

One is called "There's a House inside my Mummy" by Giles Andreae
(the guy who writes the Purple Ronnie poems) and Vanessa Cabban.
Inside it explains:

"When my wife was pregnant for the second time, I was talking to
Flynn, our two-year old son, about what was going to take place and
how exciting it would be for him to have a brother or sister.

I started to think about it as though I were a young child myself and
wondered how I might understand the magic of pregnancy and birth.

"There's a house inside my mummy" was a phrase that just popped
into my head, and from then on the book was a joy to write.

Flynn became excited as we were at the prospect of his little brother
or sister- which would it be?

It wasn't long before we found out it was to be both!"

The book is brilliant- the prose is in poetry form. The best bit for me
is the explanation of birth:

"I just can't wait to meet him,
I hope that he's alright,
My Daddy said be patient
As his door is rather tight."

Usborne also do a lovely wee "first experiences" book with a story
about the New Baby.

I also got a book- I think it was called "the New Baby" - it was a
lovely board book with no words but beautiful detailed illustrations
that my son and I loved to look at and talk about.

Hope that helps! Lynie xxx

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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 9:20pm \| IP Logged

When I had Fran I bought Hayley a book called "Mummy laid an egg" which is a light hearted look at how babies are made and born. It's very well illustrated and the girls both loved it. It is written by Babette Cole.

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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 9:22pm \| IP Logged

Oh Lynie that first book sounds absolutely lovely!

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Posted: 21 August 2006 at 12:11pm \| IP Logged

Oh I'm glad I found this I was just about to ask the same question - and no NOT for me!

A friend of a friend is expecting her second and wants to explain to 17 month old archie what is happening. I have just text her recommending theres a house in mummys tummy!

Shes really pleased and will be buying it today for her friend.

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Posted: 21 August 2006 at 2:30pm \| IP Logged

The book Lynie suggested there is a house inside mummy's tummy was the one I was thinking of and I just couldn't remember the name of it. It s great for young children

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Posted: 21 August 2006 at 2:55pm \| IP Logged

I got a good selection of books from the library ranging from how babies grow to haivng a brother or a sister.....have a look at your local library I am sure you will find something.

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