Malachi Alexei Chasse is a Pre-K student at Kindercare. He enjoys playing hockey, skiing and swimming. Malachi loves to share the story of his sister's birth. Now that she is almost 2, Ava follows her big brother around proudly, giving him hugs and allowing him to help her on the playground, in the pool, and even grocery shopping with mom. When he grows up, he wants to be an animal rescuer. He also wants to fly planes, race cars, and snowboard.
About the Book
Release Date: 2010
Genre: Children/families
About: Mommy's Lap is a story about a little boy who learns about the baby growing in mama's womb belly. He bonds with the child before birth and is present when the mommy delivers in a tub at home.
* Paperback: 32 pages
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1456431463
* ISBN-13: 978-1456431464
* Library of Congress Control Number
- 2011912243
* Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.1 in
* Shipping Weight: 4.3 oz
Mommy's Lap-
A Story of Sibling Love
Jill Diana Chasse, a Maternal/Perinatal Mental Health and Wellness Consultant, has worked with many families preparing siblings for birth and the changing family dynamics. She assisted her son in writing his thoughts into a book to help other children understand birth and to allow her son to express his feelings and document his memories. She lives in the DC metro area with her son Malachi, daughter Ava and husband Jason.
"I painted mommy’s belly and it jiggled…
I think our new baby is ticklish!"
from Mommy's Lap
Full of beautiful, modest photographs, this tale told from a child's point of view is a wonderful way to prepare children for a new sibling.
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Birth Stories on Demand says:
"..the CUTEST BOOK EV-VER!!"
Whole Woman magazine says: "Beautiful! ♥"
includes beautiful birth photography by Jessica Groves
"This is exactly what I've been looking for! Thank you thank you! " - Sarah J., DONA certified doula
5.0 out of 5 stars "Encourages a loving bond between sibling and baby to be."
by The Dreamer & The Moon "Irene Z" (Olney, MD)
Mommy's Lap is thoughtfully written from a child's point of view and is filled with loving pictures. This book inspires children to wholly share the beauty and wonder of pregnancy and childbirth; while encouraging a loving bond between sibling and baby to be. For the first time, sibling love, friendship and sharing are introduced and developed well before birth. A must read for expecting mother's with children!
