Dimensions
129 x 198 x 27mm
Having a baby is a private miracle, yet it is also the source of much shared joy. For this reason, women and families in every country and every culture have customs to ensure that the journey into motherhood is marked and remembered.
From favourite proverbs printed on the khangas used to carry African newborns and the origins of the baby shower to the Japanese ritual where Sumo wrestlers make babies cry, each page is filled with inspiration, humour, and insight about the beginnings of parenthood.
This beautifully curated collection of traditions, folk songs, stories, crafts, lessons and advice from mothers around the world is the perfect gift for the new mother or mother-to-be.
