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by Madeleine Van Hamersveld (Illustrator), Madeleine Van Hamersveld (Author)
Four things are very important for premature babies: breathing, eating, keeping warm, and you. Getting a little brother or sister is a very special event. Using understandable language, Good Luck, Tiny Chuck explains step-by-step what happens when a little brother or sister needs some help getting started. See what happened to Chuck the chicken when a small crack appeared in the shell of his egg... This book helps young families cope with the issues surrounding early birth of a new brother or sister.
Author Biography
Madeleine van Hamersveld is a midwife and professional writer. Working in a neonatal intensive care unit she experienced first-hand the impact of an early birth on young families and especially younger siblings. She decided to use that experience to write a children's book that helps young families understand and cope with the issues involved. It was originally published in Dutch and has been well-received by professionals and general public.
