She Is Born

by Virginia L. Kroll, John Alfred Rowe

Offers young readers of all ages a look at the different types of celebrations and events held across the world when a daughter is born into the family.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published April 15, 2000

About the author

Kroll has written numerous children's books since her career started in the mid-80's. Her first book was published in 1992. She started writing when she had her fourth child. Before that, she taught elementary school in Buffalo, NY. She also has written a number of books under the pseudonym Melrose Cooper to mask her tremendous output in so short a time.

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

The magic that happens when a daughter is born - beautiful book.

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

A celebration of daughters, and still, in so many parts of the world, the birth of a baby girl is not something that is rejoiced over, so I think this is necessary. It includes many different cultures and rituals and kinds of little girls. Not perfect since it still breaks everything into the gender binary, but it is a lyrical acknowledgment of a lovely thought.

[Lori · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely luminous illustrations and a celebration of daughters across cultures and continents.