by Karen Hesse
First published 2015
Codie has found the ideal present for Aunt Alix's expected baby. She plans to sew a blanket by hand, drawing on the sewing skills her talented aunt has taught her. Codie calculates she has enough time to complete this special gift before the delivery date. She works steadily on the project, motivated by her close relationship with Alix and her excitement about welcoming a new family member. Then unexpected news changes everything. The baby decides to arrive ahead of schedule, and Codie realizes her careful timeline has collapsed. She faces a dilemma that tests both her crafting abilities and her determination. Can she complete the blanket she has envisioned as the perfect welcome gift? The story follows Codie as she navigates this challenge while dealing with the anticipation and uncertainty that comes with early labor.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary, realistic-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
52 pages · Kindle Edition · Square Fish