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Hardcover
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Hardcover
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Annotation
"On the night you were born,"
"the moon smiled with such wonder"
"that the stars peeked in to see you"
"and the night wind whispered."
""Life will never be the same.""
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On the night you were born, the whole world came alive with thanksgiving. The moon stayed up till morning. The geese flew home to celebrate. Polar bears danced.
On the night you were born you brought wonder and magic to the world. Here is a book that celebrates you. It is meant to be carried wherever life takes you, over all the roads, through all the years.
Nancy Tillman is a successful greeting card designer and former advertising executive who created "On the Night You Were Born "to convey to children, at an early and impressionable age, that "You are the one and only ever you." Nancy Tillman lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and their two children.""
Publisher Description
"On the night you were born, the moon smiled with such wonder that the stars peeked in to see you and the night wind whispered. "Life will never be the same.""
On the night you were born, the whole world came alive with thanksgiving. The moon stayed up till morning. The geese flew home to celebrate. Polar bears danced.
On the night you were born you brought wonder and magic to the world. Here is a book that celebrates you. It is meant to be carried wherever life takes you, over all the roads, through all the years.
This debut picture book by Nancy Tillman has touched the hearts of readers of all ages, from the youngest readers, to new mothers, to grandparents. A "New York Times" and "Publishers Weekly" bestselling book, "On the Night You Were Born" is sure to be a beloved addition to family libraries.
Author Biography
Nancy Tillman is a successful greeting card designer and former advertising executive who created "On the Night You Were Born "to convey to children, at an early and impressionable age, that "You are the one and only ever you." Nancy Tillman lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and their two children.""
Review
"This is one of those rare baby books that make both skeptics and sentimentalists of all ages happy." --Publishers Weekly
"A beautiful tribute to the uniqueness of every child." --Kirkus Reviews
"Many parents will welcome this opportunity to tell their children how special and loved they are." --Booklist
"Rhyming text extols and celebrates the uniqueness of a newborn." --School Library Journal
Long Description
On the Night You Were Born weaves rich illustrations and comforting language to promote in children a deep sense of their own worth. Geese fly home to celebrate. Polar bears dance. The world comes alive with thanksgiving. Before the tale ends, children will be wiggling their toes and whispering their names in joyous celebration of their own unique wonder.
Excerpt from Book
On the night you were born, the moon smiled with such wonder that the stars peeked in to see you and the night wind whispered. "Life will never be the same."
