Little Gems
Marvels and Musings on Motherhood from Around the World
by Jane Langley; Bridget Fogarty; Becky Ollivier
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Pub Date Mar 05 2019 | Archive Date Feb 25 2019
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Description
"An old Russian proverb claims that labor will go more smoothly if both parents-to-be confess the names of all their previous lovers. So all that screaming and yelling you hear in the delivery suite? It might not be pain related.”
When it comes to childbirth and child rearing, what can other cultures teach us about motherhood? And what can we learn from the way our great grandmothers did things? Many young women are looking to folk wisdom and folk tradition for guidance (just think of the rise in midwives, doulas, belly-binding, postpartum herb baths, and placenta smoothies). This book is full of little gems—customs, folklore, and cultural practices from around the world as well as the voices of contemporary mothers. This beautifully illustrated book is a delightful read with a good dose of humor and fun. It's a refreshingly different gift for new mothers.
A Note From the Publisher
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781449495251 |
| PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 88 |
Featured Reviews
Librarian 391714
This would make an adorable shower gift for a expectant family. The text is awfully amusing, and a bit shocking with some of the tidbits shared, like in the mid 20th Century when folks were instructed to open cabinets in the kitchen to help "open" the mother during labor.
Catherine C, Reviewer
Little Gems is an interesting book on pregnancy and motherhood from all around the world. The graphical work is critical to make it really interesting and dynamic during the reading.
Sherri S, Reviewer
This pretty book would be a great gift for a soon-to-be mother. It is filled with little bits of folklore and wisdom from around the world, sort of an interesting collection of facts that might offer a bit of levity as a mother awaits her own child's birth. Whimsical artwork spills throughout the book, making it a lovely thing to look at.
Sarah F, Librarian
This is a fun little illustrated book with facts about pregnancy and motherhood. It would make a cute baby shower gift.
Jess L, Reviewer
This book would be the perfect book to give as a gift to any mother or mother to be. The artwork is adorable and I loved learning about the different traditions surrounding pregnancy and motherhood around the world.
Amanda D, Reviewer
A great baby shower gift! Fun, quick read about motherhood around the world.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.
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