The Mystery of the Breast - Softcover

Victoria De Aboitiz

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905177313 ISBN 13: 9781905177318

Publisher: Pinter & Martin Ltd., 2011

Synopsis

When a little girl's baby brother is born, she begins to investigate the 'mystery of the breast' as she sees her mother breastfeed the new arrival.

This beautifully illustrated book reminds children and adults alike of the special bond between mother and baby, and is especially suited to be read with older siblings of breastfed babies.

About this title

Review:

"A must for a parent looking for a positive book about breastfeeding for older siblings." -- Anna Burbidge, La Leche League GB

About the Author:

Victoria was born in 1982 in the Philippines. When she was four her parents settled in Argentina, birthplace of her mother. Victoria immediately fell in love with the land of the gauchos, deeply bonding with horses and farm lifestyle. At school she enjoyed arts and languages, specially creative writing. After completing her studies she travelled through South America, Australia and USA, finding profound insights through these journeys. Back in Argentina she started meditation studies at "El Sendero de El" for 5 years, where she developed her self through native shamanic journeys and the medicine of sacred plants. Victoria met her husband in Buenos Aires and their daughter was born at home in 2007. Triggered by this powerful experience, she self published Compartir el Parto, a book of homebirth experiences in which she promotes respect for birth. In 2010 Victoria wrote The Mystery of the Breast uniting her love for writing, children and healthy upbringing. Victoria currently lives in the mountains of Cordoba, Argentina, and continues her writing, especially for children.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pinter & Martin Ltd.
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1905177313
• ISBN 13: 9781905177318
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Afra