A collection of poems by an urban Indian from California. In From the Stench of My Belly, she writes: "I'm sure when you were young / you saw Indians on TV / YOU SAW ME ON TV: / Indian princess / rotund squaw / blood-thirsty brave / stoic chief / ungrateful drunk."

Featuring a beachful of bare-bellied hippos—including one tiny baby who can only say “Bee Bo”—the Belly Button Book is a quirky addition to the phenomenally successful Boynton on Board series. Every page captivates with Sandra Boynton’s inimitable illustrations and joyful rhyming text: Soon after dark, upon the beach, we sing a hippo song, and if you’re feeling in the mood, we hope you’ll sing along: “Belly Belly Button, you’re oh so fine. Ooo, Belly Button, I’m so happy you’re mine.” Shiny and sturdy, and featuring a great (navel-shaped, naturally) die-cut cover, the Belly Button Book provides enduring, giggly, read-aloud fun. Oversized lap edition also available—perfect for more reading aloud!

Love Your Forever meets On the Night You Were Born in this heartwarming picture book about a mother's love for her child. The special bond between a mother and her child begins well before the baby is born. But once the baby is born and starts to grow into her own person, traits from both parents begin to show themselves in delightful and humorous ways. When I Carried You in My Belly is a mother's song to her growing daughter, capturing the warmth and magic of the time when her daughter was housed inside her belly. The girl's laugh, her love of music, her sweet disposition, and her carefree attitude can all be traced back to her time in her mother's tummy, when her mother would laugh, sing songs, eat yummy treats, and dance the day away. Thrity Umrigar's lyrical and playful text are well complemented by Ziyue Chen's soft and delightful illustrations, and together they create a sentimental and insightful book about the special bond between parents and children. With a similar tone to On the Night You Were Born and the spirit of I Loved You Before You Were Born, When I Carried You in My Belly is primed to become a new timeless classic.

"A new collection of poems from Navajo poet, activist, and educator Esther G. Belin"--Provided by publisher.

The Belly of Paris (Le Ventre de Paris) is the third novel in Émile Zola's twenty-volume series Les Rougon-Macquart, first published in 1873. It is a novel of the teeming life which surrounds the great central markets of Paris. The book was originally translated into English by Henry Vizetelly and published in 1888 under the title Fat and Thin. After Vizetelly's imprisonment for obscene libel the novel was one of those revised and expurgated by his son, Ernest Alfred Vizetelly. The heroine is Lisa Quenu, a daughter of Antoine Macquart. She has become prosperous, and with prosperity her selfishness has increased. Her brother-in-law Florent had escaped from penal servitude in Cayenne and lived for a short time in her house, but she became tired of his presence and ultimately denounced him to the police. Émile Zola (1840 – 1902) was a French writer, the most important exemplar of the literary school of naturalism and an important contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism. He was a major figure in the political liberalization of France.

Did you know that babies can begin to recognize voices even before they are born? That means it's never too early to start reading to your baby. This specially curved book fits perfectly around a baby bump or around the baby on your lap! Celebrate the joy of new life while laying the earliest foundation for your little one's literacy with our Belly Books Collection. Belly Book time is a special time for the whole family to enjoy! Unique baby shower gift for the expectant mother Clever design shaped to fit around a mother-to-be growing belly Start reading to your baby from the very beginning with this perfect first book for a new mom Sturdy board book for frequent use from a newborn to toddler Beautiful illustrations and touching story to share with your child at any stage

This is a fun, and easy – to – understand book for children on puberty, growing up and sex. It answers all their questions in a gentle and factual manner, opening doors for parents and kids to start engaging in fruitful discussions on these sensitive topics.