Is it going to take much longer?

How does a seed grow into a brother or sister? The non-fiction picture book 'Duurt het nog lang?' provides a clear answer to children's questions about pregnancy.

Toddlers who are getting a brother or sister are often very curious about what is happening in their mother's belly. Science journalist Floor Bal, who received a Vlag en Wimpel from the Griffeljury for her book 'Het hele soepzootje', tells week by week how the baby in mother's belly develops, with a great sense for the world of experience of young children. They get answers to questions such as: how big is the baby now? What can the child do? And of course the eternal question also comes up: will it take a long time?

With the help of the beautiful pictures by illustrator Iris Deppe, Floor Bal gives toddlers a clear description of how a seed grows into a brother or sister. Strange bumps become arms, feet get toes and there is even pee in the amniotic fluid. 'Duurt het nog lang?' is a warm reading book in which children from different family compositions can recognize themselves. For future brothers and sisters from 4 years old.