Welcome to our dk.com parenting special, focusing on two great books.

Firstly, Your Baby and Child. Written by childcare guru Penelope Leach, this is a new version for a new generation of this classic guide to childcare and development. Learn more about the book, and read an interview with Penelope here.

Secondly - are you finding it hard to shed those post-pregnancy pounds? Deborah Mackin's Getting Back in Shape After Pregnancy can help. Learn more about the book, watch video clips from the Getting Back In Shape DVD and read an interview with Deborah here.

Anyone who is a parent or has thought about becoming one knows that the range of books on the subject can be quite overwhelming. dk.com are helping to solve this problem, with our Parenting Book Guide. Whether you're after advice on getting pregnant, what way to give to birth, or how to cope with a toddler, we'll hopefully have the right book for you. Click here

Plus - if you're pregnant and want to count down to the big day, check out our Baby Due date calculator. You can also send a 'congratulations on your new baby' e-card, have a giggle at out lovely Baby animation, or test your knowledge of family health issues in our quiz.