Product DescriptionA delightful introduction to the world of bellybuttons answers such common childhood questions as "Why do some stick out?" and "Why do I have to keep it clean anyway?" in a humorous story translated from the original Japanese text.
We love this book! (Rating: 5 out of 5) My 2-year-old loves this book! I love the birth scene, and especially the breastfeeding. It's hard to find good books that feature nursing, and my son was able to recognize another baby having "milkies." It's his favorite.
Great topic, easy to undertand for kids (Rating: 4 out of 5) My kids, ages 3, 5, and 8 were fascinated and wanted to read and re-read the book. My favorite is still Holes in the Nose, because of its artwork and humor, but this one is quite good too. It's age appropriate for young kids and allows adults to explore the world of bellybuttons with their kids.
This Book is Great! (Rating: 5 out of 5) I got this book from the library when my son was two and I was expecting. He loved it! It gave him just enough information to satisfy him and the pictures were great too. I nursed my son and was planning to nurse the new baby too. The breastfeeding pictures helped him to know what to expect from the new baby. As he could still remember nursing, this book helped him to not be jealous of the new baby's need to nurse. I wonder if those who are offended by this book nursed their babies?
Story and illustrations leave much to be desired (Rating: 1 out of 5) This book's illustrations and story focus on the bellybutton's function, but insinuate that a child's fascination with it is wrong. The book contains graphic illustrations of naked adults, and not in a child-friendly manner. I was unwilling to read this book to my toddler after having reveiwed it myself.
A Wonderful Book! (Rating: 5 out of 5) My two year old daughter *loves* this book - she'd have me read it 20 times a day if I were willing. This is a great book for explaining pregnancy and birth to a small child. I also love the fact that it portrays the mom giving birth in what appears to be an upright [squating perhaps] position - very nice. [You see mom's breasts, but nothing indiscreet or too graphic.] It also shows mom nursing the new baby, which is very nice as well. This is the best book on "where babies come from" for young children that I've found. Our whole family really enjoys it! [even after about 957 readings....] :)