Welcome to the World: A Celebration of Birth and Babies from Many Cultures

Welcome to the World: A Celebration of Birth and Babies from Many Cultures

by NikkiSiegen-Smith (Author)

Synopsis

Bringing together poets and photographers from all over the globe, this unique anthology praises the mysterious, vulnerable and awesome world of the newborn infant. Artists from countries such as Africa, Bosnia, India, China and New Zealand have made this exquisite gift book one that will evoke many emotions, from hope and wonder to surprise and delight. Poems from D.H. Lawrence, Sylvia Plath, Erica Jong and more. Includes culturally-specific notes on ceremonies and rituals that honour birth.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 48
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd
Published: 03 Jan 2005

ISBN 10: 184148492X
ISBN 13: 9781841484921

Media Reviews
This book would make a cherished gift to a pregnant mom or expecting couple, but even if you have no children of your own, you can truly appreciate the awe and wonder contained in the pages of this very special collection of words and images, all centered around the smallest of babies and how they evoke the biggest of emotions. -- www.curledupkids.com www.curledupkids.com