Talking to children about childbirth is not always easy, but author Pam Saxelby knows that the conversation is important because kids are curious.

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Pam Saxelby Creates Resources to Make Difficult Conversations Fun for Children
Talking to children about childbirth is not always easy, but author Pam Saxelby knows that the
conversation is important because kids are curious. She also insists it can be a fun! As an educator and
author, Saxelby has over 25 years of experience teaching in Chicago where she has worked with students of
different ages—from junior high to high school as well as preschoolers.
“I love working with the pre-school kids because they are so funny. After many years of working with
children, I have good insight into the questions these children have,” Saxelby comments. “Kids at this age
are trying to figure everything out.” Children are curious about where they come from, and this isn’t a bad
thing, Saxelby insists.
Saxelby has faced this question both in the classroom and at home, where years ago, she was summoned by
her youngest daughter (4 at the time) to “a meeting in the living room” to discuss Saxelby’s then pregnancy
with her third child.
“I saw that having children talk about where babies come from is important. We need accurate narratives
that are not just centered on the stork. Children need correct information, and this topic can be presented in
a way that is both fun and funny. Childbirth does not have to be scary for kids.”
The author adds, “I've always tried to write about what is interesting for children, and what they may be
trying to figure out,” which is what led her to write her third children’s book, The Great Grace Escape.
Inspired by Saxelby’s granddaughter Grace, The Great Grace Escape is a humorous tale, told from a
baby’s perspective about “escaping” from her underwater home in her mother’s womb! The author intends
for this book to be a resource for parents, teachers, and pediatricians.
“I hope this story will lead to natural conversations, recognizing that children of different ages need
different answers to their questions,” adds Saxelby. “I would like this book to be an opportunity for kids to
ask questions about the day they were born and all the joy that goes along with that.” The Great Grace
Escape is illustrated by Saxelby’s daughter, Anne Saxelby.
Publisher Lisa M. Umina adds, “This book is a great addition to children’s literature. It presents a unique
perspective, helping children to understand where they come from and how they got here. Both children
and adults alike will enjoy reading this story.”
For more information about Pam Saxelby visit pamsaxelby.com. The Great Grace Escape is now available
at on Pam’s website, Halo Publishing International, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads, and Books a
Million in Hardcover for $19.95, Paperback for $12.95, and as an e-Book for $6.99.