The Night My Sister Was Born

"I don't want to watch the baby be born," this big brother decides. Despite his hesitance with the sights and sounds, he finds himself drawn to his little sister's peaceful arrival and the delightful ending takes him by surprise.

The Night My Sister Was Born prepares siblings for attending a home water birth, whether they're uncertain or excited. This sensitive picture book is ideal for introducing young children to the sights and sounds they can expect, letting them make up their own minds about whether to be present.

Lauren Wayne is a longtime natural-parenting author and blogger with personal experience of home water births. She lives in Seattle with her husband, three children, and a menagerie of adorable animals. Find her at HoboMama.com and LaurenWayne.com.

Milena Radeva is a multimedia artist in Bulgaria and a professional illustrator of more than 50 picture books. She is one of the many artists around the world who are trying to make it more colorful, vivacious, and happy. Connect with her at Milena.Seimenus.com.