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What a perfect present for a family as it expands, encouraging positive attachments & supporting sibling connection and In such a wonderful interactive format too! – Julie Hesmondhalgh

Hi, I’m Helen Lacey. I have four daughters, two female dogs, three girlie cats and an outnumbered husband!

I trained as an actor and spent many years touring with children’s theatre companies. I then went onto combine my love of theatre and children’s books to form my own preschool storytelling company called;

‘DiddleDum StoryChums’.

I have also narrated the whole audiobook series of Darcy Bussell’s ‘Magic Ballerina.’
For Harper Collins.

I have also narrated the whole audiobook series of
Darcy Bussell’s ‘Magic Ballerina.’ For Harper Collins.

Let’s talk to Mummy’s tummy

This book is designed to help you and your little one count down the weeks of pregnancy from 12 to 40.

78 pages with interactive elements and stickers. This hard back book is a real keepsake.

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The nine long months of waiting can sometimes seem long and confusing for a child. ‘Let’s talk to Mummy’s tummy’ aims to alleviate any worries or concerns they might have, as well as helping them form a bond and connection with their new baby brother or sister.

Let’s talk about your new baby brother or sister

When a new baby arrives, older siblings can feel threatened – but this beautifully illustrated hardback guide will show them that they have a very important role to play in the little one’s life.

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I love this beautiful book. I’ve never seen anything like it before and wish it had been around when countless friends of mine were going through their second pregnancy. What a perfect present for a family as it expands, encouraging positive attachments & supporting sibling connection. And in such a wonderful interactive format too. The watercolour illustrations are joyful and evocative and I was really impressed by the diversity of the families portrayed too, meaning it’s suitable for everyone.

Julie Hesmondhalgh

This is an absolute must read. Nothing like it out there. Translated perfectly to help your children bond with Mum’s baby during pregnancy – educational & heartwarming. Highly recommend!

Lesley Halpin (Parent and child care specialist)

I’m seven months pregnant. I wish I’d found this amazing book earlier! It has been such a joy to sit down with my three year old and read this together. She absolutely loves the baby talking to her and she chats back! After only a few days I can sense she feels more involved and connecting with the new baby. Thank you Helen Lacey for writing this. You are going to help a lot of families with this special book.

Janet Oldfield

This is an absolute must read. Nothing like it out there. Translated perfectly to help your children bond with Mum’s baby during pregnancy – educational & heartwarming.

Emma Brereton (Second baby on the way!)

Amazing book to read with the little ones! So informative and colourful to catch the children’s eyes! Why has no one thought of this before?! Loved the book well done Helen it really is lovely!

Jade Capeling

What a beautifully illustrated book. All the open questions make great conversation starters with soon-to-be big brothers and sisters! Ideal for helping children to understand what is going on inside mummy’s tummy and prepare them for the arrival of a new baby. Highly recommended!

Lauren

Such a beautiful, interesting, interactive and useful book. Perfect for all the expectant family members. I love the diversity within the illustrations. This book, I’m sure, will become a classic for years to come!

Annie Hornby

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Meet the illustrator

Hi, I’m Carla

I live in Santiago, Chile. I’m a digital and traditional illustrator. I have been lucky enough to work with authors from all over the world. I’m at my absolute happiest when painting and sketching with my two cats by side! I have loved working with Helen on ‘Let’s talk to Mummy’s tummy’ and look forward to working with her on future projects together!

Having a second baby

Aug 14, 2019

…. a little bit about this book and its life so far. The idea came to me, many years ago, on January the 11th 2001 at 1.21pm. (Ten minutes after my second daughter came into the world to be exact.) I’d had a home birth and my first born had decided to nap through the...