I Grew with You - by Sarah Molitor (Hardcover)

About the Book

From Sarah Molitor, @modernfarmhousefamily, I Grew With You follows mothers' nine month journey of pregnancy. Through its sweet and heart-warming rhymes, the reader will see how the mother grows with the baby not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually throughout her pregnancy journey.

Book Synopsis

The Journey to Motherhood

In this heartfelt poem from blogger and Instagram sensation Sarah Molitor, the creative force behind @modernfarmhousefamily, readers get a glimpse into the journey a mother takes during pregnancy.

Inspired by her own pregnancy and filled with humor, I Grew With You vividly illustrates the growing bond between mother and child. Twelve beautiful, month-by-month scenes capture the beauty of childbearing and the miracle of life - from conception to baby's first day at home. Molitor helps show children that, during pregnancy, not only does the baby grow, but the mother grows, as well - emotionally, spiritually, and of course, physically.

Rich in diversity, I Grew With You showcases women of all ethnicities, shapes, and sizes as they share in the unifying experience that is pregnancy. Children will be able to read about the sweet, exciting, funny, and take-your-breath-away moments that their own mothers felt while bringing them into the world.

I Grew With You is a warm, heartfelt lullaby that reminds the mother and child of the precious road they traveled to meet each other, leaving both with a deepened sense of love and bonding.

Review Quotes

"The book starts out documenting the positive pregnancy test. It goes through the pregnancy and how Mommy grows along with baby. My children had plenty of questions of their own pregnancies - so it opened up good conversation. The author wrote this book in such a way that children can understand pregnancy - and how babies grow inside their mom's tummy. This is a loving poem, written for children to understand that journey that mom's take during pregnancy.

The pictures are so adorable! They are colorful and fit right along with the words. I am a fellow boy mom (I only have two boys) - so I felt connected to this author immediately. This is a great book for families that are expecting - especially if this is the first time a child will experience having a sibling."
- Connie Hill from Because I Said So... And Other Adventures in Parenting

"This is a wonderful children's book! Perfect for brothers or sisters expecting another sibling. It helps them understand what is actually going on. It also shows the wonderful bond between mother and child and how it grows. The illustrations are so beautiful. They truly depict what the author is visualizing. Great book and perfect gift for an expectant mom!"

- Recca's Pieces

"After 2 births and being pregnant with our 4th babe this book hit me right in the feelings. It's so beautifully written by Sarah. The illustrations are gorgeous. It's a great depiction of all of the thoughts and things you go through during pregnancy. This book is a complete blessing!"
- Sarah Antosiak - Amazon Customer Review

"As the story progresses month by month, I Grew With You spotlights every heartfelt and funny moment throughout pregnancy, from conception to bringing baby home. Rich in diversity, it showcases women of all ethnicities, shapes and sizes as they share in the unifying experience that is pregnancy."
- Michelle Bowles from What Is That Book About

"This is such a sweet story! I originally bought it for myself and my family, but as soon as I read it I knew I needed to give it as a gift to my sister in law who just had her fourth baby. Now I will be replacing my own copy and gifting this to all new mothers!"
- Brittany O - Amazon Customer Review

About the Author

Meet Sarah Molitor

Sarah Molitor is most notably known as "mommy" to her five (soon to be six) boys. Her role as wife and mother has shaped her more than any other title she has acquired. Along with raising her children, she also homeschools them full time. Prior to starting a family, Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Linfield University. As a registered nurse her passion was and still is helping others. Although no longer working as a nurse, Sarah has translated that passion into a different avenue - social media.

She is the creative force behind @modernfarmhousefamily where she encourages, challenges and inspires her community of over 218K followers on a daily basis. For fun, Sarah considers herself a candy connoisseur, self-taught photographer, very amateur baker and if given spare time, usually chooses to read children's books to her kids while keeping them entertained with her voice impressions. Sarah lives with her husband Tim and their growing family in Washington. I Grew With You is her first book.

Meet Anastasia

Anastasia Sivura is an illustrator who creates wonderful illustrations where fascinating stories are intertwined with lightness and innocence. The artist works with different materials because she thinks that developing one's skills and trying something new is absolutely important. Besides making beautiful illustrations she is a firm believer in interesting stories and ideas. Anastasia has a lot of projects which she would love to realize. She is based in California and married with two daughters. She has a dog as well. Nature and the ocean are her main sources of inspiration.

You can follow Anastasia on Instagram @ya_glazastik