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20 reviews
Jenni Overend

Kane/Miller Book Pub, 1999

A beautiful way to introduce natural homebirth to children :-)
This is a superbly illustrated book that tells the story of a homebirth in a rural setting from a child's point of view. It is relaxed and introduces the idea of birth free from fear ~ something this culture desperately needs more of. :) It truly is a joyous read, and extremely touching for those of us who have experienced this particular wonder ~ peaceful, warm, and life-changing. And what ...

Hello Baby

3 reviews
Jenni Overend

Frances Lincoln Publishers, 2004

Beautiful and gentle introduction to birth for children
First, this book is beautifully illustrated and written. The text is calm and lyrical, almost like a poem. The pictures in pastel chalks are rich and warm. This is also the only 'new baby' book I was able to find that featured a home birth. We wanted to prepare our then 3-year-old daughter for the home birth of her sister, and help her understand what would be happening, if it turned out that she ...

Stride's Summer
Jenni Overend

Allen & Unwin, 2008

Evocative and beautifully observed, this narrative perfectly captures the world of Stride, a boy on the cusp of adolescence. When Jess arrives unexpected and uninvited, a chain of events over which Stride has no control pushes him into a new world of love, fear, shame and self-discovery. Even his previously indestructible relationship with Ferd, his pet cockatoo, is cast in a different light when Jess is around. He must find a way to deal with ...