中文简介：

在西非的一个小村庄里，一个小女孩讲述了她出生的特殊方式。她的母亲很难怀孕，所以她求助于一个娃娃，她把它当作人类婴儿，把它背在背上，亲吻它。几个月过去了，母亲的肚子终于开始变大了！这个美丽的故事探讨了非洲加纳阿肯人的Akua-Ba娃娃，同时也描绘了母亲对她的孩子的深爱。Elodie Nouhen微妙而华丽的插图结合了拼贴画和印刷品，让人想起传统的非洲艺术，同时又保持了独特的现代性。每张图都传达了西非的外观和感觉——太阳的炽热黄色，天空的深蓝色，图案丰富的纺织品，以及充满活力的动植物。Adrienne Yabouza的文字呼应了她的故乡中非共和国的生活节奏。本书最后简短地介绍了非洲艺术和非洲文化中生育雕像的重要性。

英文简介：

In a small village in West Africa, a young girl explains the special way she was born. Her mother had difficulty getting pregnant, so she seeks help in the form of a doll which she treats like a human baby, carrying it on her back and covering it with kisses. Months go by and finally the woman's belly begins to grow! This beautiful story explores the Akua-Ba fertility figures of the Akan people of Ghana, while also depicting the deep love a mother has for her children. Elodie Nouhen's subtle, gorgeous illustrations combine collage and prints that are reminiscent of traditional African art, while remaining uniquely contemporary. Each spread communicates the look and feel of West Africa- the blazing yellow of the sun, the deep blue of the sky, the richly patterned textiles, and vibrant flora and fauna. Adrienne Yabouza's text echoes the rhythms of life in her homeland- the Central African Republic. The book closes with a short introduction to African art and the importance of fertility statues in African cultures.