When Annie discovers she's pregnant by her boyfriend, she's devastated. She has never felt so alone. With no one she can talk to, she pours her heart out to her diary, confiding her feelings of panic, self-doubt, and the desperate hope that some day she can turn her life around. She decides she wants to keep her baby and dreams of loving and caring for this little person. But after the baby is born, it's in her diary that she faces the agonizing question: Can she really raise this child on her own?

"Neonatal intensive care, prematurity, and complicated pregnancies"--

Featuring styles for boys and girls, from casual to dressy, the patterns in this baby bootie book will inspire and challenge crocheters. All nine styles are made with worsted weight yearn and fit babies up to 12 months old. Projects include kimono slippers, sandals, ballet flats, boots, and tennis shoes.

From start to swaddling, these baby blankets crochet quickly and with ease. Six patterns ranging in size from 35 x 39" to 39 x 52" are detailed in easy-to-understand instructions appropriate for beginners as well as more experienced crochet crafters. There are neutral designs as well as those particularly appropriate for boys or girls, making baby shower gifts a breeze. The patterns use sport or medium worsted-weight yarn.

Twenty-four sewing projects especially themed for baby gifts complete this crafting handbook that is accessible to any skill level. Babies will enjoy the sensory stimulation of the textured fabrics of the “Fun-to-Touch” play mat while parents will appreciate the convenience of the diaper bag gift set, and sewers will love the variety of projects that range from cuddly blankets and whimsically decorated diaper covers to spill-proof bibs and huggable giraffe toys. The projects can be easily adapted to any holiday through thoughtful fabric selection and are sure to impress at any baby shower.

Children playing dress ups act out the nursery rhyme Hey diddle diddle.

An illustrated board book celebrating all the things a child can make ten fingers do, including shutting them up tight and opening them wide.