Publisher's Synopsis
Born on Groundhog Day takes you inside a hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to help you understand some of the complications that may occur when a baby is born too soon. Ethan Oliver was born on Groundhog Day, 14 weeks before his due date, weighing just 17 ounces. He went home from the hospital on Halloween. As Ethan's cousin Malia follows his journey home, she learns about the passage of time and learns how to wait.This book is for all ages. While the story is appropriate for reading to young children, there is a lot of additional information included that can educate adults. There are tips for supporting parents of premature babies, as well as advice for parents from Ethan's parents.
