Announcing the completely revised third edition of What to Expect the First Year. With over 10.5 million copies in print, First Year is the world’s best-selling, best-loved guide to the instructions that babies don’t come with, but should. And now, it’s better than ever. Every parent’s must-have/go-to is completely updated.
Keeping the trademark month-by-month format that allows parents to take the potentially overwhelming first year one step at a time, First Year is easier-to-read, faster-to-flip-through, and new-family-friendlier than ever?packed with even more practical tips, realistic advice, and relatable, accessible information than before. Illustrations are new, too.
Among the changes: Baby care fundamentals?crib and sleep safety, feeding, vitamin supplements?are revised to reflect the most recent guidelines. Breastfeeding gets more coverage, too, from getting started to keeping it going. Hot-button topics and trends are tackled: attachment parenting, sleep training, early potty learning (elimination communication), baby-led weaning, and green parenting (from cloth diapers to non-toxic furniture). An all-new chapter on buying for baby helps parents navigate through today’s dizzying gamut of baby products, nursery items, and gear.
Also new: tips on preparing homemade baby food, the latest recommendations on starting solids, research on the impact of screen time (TVs, tablets, apps, computers), and “For Parents” boxes that focus on mom’s and dad’s needs. Throughout, topics are organized more intuitively than ever, for the best user experience possible."
Literature Guru –
*Whispers in the Jungle Book Review*
First published in 2019, *Whispers in the Jungle* explores the conflict between tradition and modernity.
The story is told through the eyes of James, a gifted young man who wins a scholarship to study in America. Beneath the excitement lies the burden of growing up without a father and the pain of his elder brother’s mysterious disappearance in the forest.
When his girlfriend also disappears, James is drawn into the forbidden forest, where he uncovers profound truths about his family and community.
The beauty of the Gikuyu culture and heritage is richly portrayed. The book also highlights the intrusion of Western values and the tensions they create.
The story is beautifully told in simple, plain English. The narration is consistent and skillfully uses suspense to keep the reader engaged.
I particularly loved the setting and the seamless blend of modern and traditional cultures.
It’s an easy and enjoyable read.
*Verdict: 7/10*