The Miracle Boy Eddie by Cathrine Wichmand

Miracle Boy Eddie – A children's book about how children are made

"How did I actually get into your stomach?"

That's the question 4-year-old Eddie asked his mother one day. And while many children ask the same question, the answer isn't always simple – especially when a child has been conceived with the help of fertility treatment.

Miracle Boy Eddie is a warm and humorous children's book about how children are made. Based on a real conversation between Cathrine Widunok Wichmand and her son Eddie, the book explains in a child-friendly way how a little person is created – even when it requires a little extra help.

An honest story about fertility and families

Not all children are created the same way.

Miracle Boy Eddie makes room for the many different paths to a desired child and gives children a natural language for topics like fertility, pregnancy and IVF.

The book is written with warmth, curiosity and respect for children's questions and gives families a safe starting point for conversations about how their story began.

A book for curious children

Children are naturally curious about the body, pregnancy and being born.

Miracle boy Eddie explains in an easy-to-understand way:

• How children are made

• How the body works

• What fertility treatment is

• That families can be formed in many different ways

• That all questions are welcome

The story is written in language that children can understand and is richly illustrated by Pauline Drasbæk.

Written by Cathrine Widunok Wichmand

Miracle Boy Eddie is written by Cathrine Widunok Wichmand, who herself has undergone fertility treatment.

The book is based on a real conversation with her son and stems from a desire to talk more openly and honestly with children about how families are created – even when the road to a child has been longer than expected.

Product information

• Title: Miracle Drench Eddie

• Author: Cathrine Widunok Wichmand

• Illustrations: Pauline Drasbaek

• Language: Danish

• Recommended age: Approximately 4–7 years

• Release date: May 17, 2023

Who is the book for?

Miracle boy Eddie is perfect for:

• Families who have undergone fertility treatment

• Children who ask how children are made

• Parents who want an honest conversation about pregnancy and the body

• Institutions and schools that work with family formation and the body

• As a gift for children aged 4–7 years

A children's book that shows that there is not just one way to become a family.

Frequently asked questions

What is Miracle Boy Eddie about?

Miracle Boy Eddie is a children's book that explains how children are made – even when fertility treatment or IVF has been needed. The story is based on a real conversation between a mother and her son.

What age is the book suitable for?

The book is particularly suitable for children aged 4–7, but can also be read aloud to both younger and older siblings.

Is the book only relevant for families undergoing fertility treatment?

No. The book is about how children are made, and at the same time shows that families can be made in many different ways. Therefore, it is relevant for all families.

Can the book be used to talk about IVF/ICSI with children?

Yes. Miracle Boy Eddie provides an age-appropriate and safe starting point for talking to children about IVF and fertility treatment.

Who wrote the book?

The book is written by Cathrine Widunok Wichmand and illustrated by Pauline Drasbæk.

What language is the book in?

The Miracle Boy Eddie has been published in Danish.