Having read a record 23 books in December, I had a lot of excellent books. I‘ve chosen the tagged book for its message of female empowerment about childbirth during another misogynistic time period—when men imposed their will on women and thought they knew more about birthing a child and women‘s illnesses than the women themselves. A timely book it seems. #12booksin2024 @Andrew65
pickWhat an excellent book—a huge shoutout to the power of women over misogyny early last century, mostly set in #Canada but a few important moments in #Boston. The main character was raised to be a midwife. When a male doctor comes to town, he insists the old ways are dangerous and his newfangled ways (including forceps) are safer. There is so much to unpack about this book a short review cannot do it justice. In general, it speaks to the power ⬇️
“Nine months long, from start to end, a tiny baby is growing in a mothers tummy, waiting to be your friend”
I wouldn‘t use this in my classroom because it‘s not a topic I would really talk about with kids unless they had a question about it
so-soI thought this was a really well done book. It explained a confusing topic in a child like way and the illustrations were great
pickPaul‘s lyrical text gently guides readers through the nine months of pregnancy, highlighting the growth and changes that happen both inside the womb and in the outside world. The illustrations by Jason Chin are warm and vibrant, complementing the text with detailed, yet soft depictions of a developing baby and a loving family preparing for their new arrival.
I don't think I would read this to first graders, but I feel like it could be informative during a sex Ed course or teaching about the difference between women and men.
Thanks for playing along, it‘s been great seeing everyone‘s books. Hope to see you on the First day of Christmas later this year for #12Booksof2025. 👏👏👏😊🎉🥳 2w