Book Review
A short overview of this book
There’s a House Inside my Mummy by Giles Andreae is a book for younger children that focuses more on the forthcoming changes a new baby brings to a family, than how a baby develops inside the uterus.
So it is a great book that you can use to explain to a younger child about the change that will soon be happening in their life. And to help foster some excitement about a new baby.
This book DOES NOT talk about sexual intercourse.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 3 to 8 years.
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Video Transcription
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Hey there!
So, I came across this book called There’s a House Inside My Mummy by Giles Andreae and Vanessa Cabin. Now, bear with me because I might stumble on some names while pronouncing them. 😅
This book is not your typical pregnancy guide. It’s more like a rhyming storybook that gently introduces the concept of babies growing inside mommies. You know, the kind of book you can read to your little ones to help them understand that a new family member is on the way. Oh, and sorry about the sun behind me, hope it’s not too distracting!
The book talks about how there’s a cozy house inside mommy’s tummy where the little brother or sister is growing. It’s filled with beautiful rhymes and imagery that make it really engaging. It also explains that even though they were once inside there, they don’t remember it.
The book describes mommy’s tummy as a warm and cozy place, like a big bathtub where the baby sleeps and grows. And guess what? Mommy’s tummy house even has a kitchen! So, mommy feeds the baby and sometimes eats some weird stuff too. It also mentions that mommy might get tired, which helps kids understand why mommies have less energy as they get bigger during pregnancy. It’s all about normalizing the experience for kids.
The book also touches on the excitement of wanting to see what’s happening inside mommy’s tummy. And of course, there’s lots of cuddles and those adorable little kicks. The anticipation builds up until finally, the baby arrives. But don’t worry, it doesn’t go into detail about birth or labor or anything like that. It’s a sweet and informal book that you can read to younger kids to explain that there’s a new baby on the way, whether it’s a cousin or a neighbor’s baby.
I hope this review helps you out! Cheers!
