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On the Day You Were Born

by Debra Frasier
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Overview

In simple words and radiant collages, Debra Frasier celebrates the natural miracles of the earth and extends an exuberant welcome to each member of our human family. Accompanied by a detailed glossary explaining such natural phenomena as gravity, tides, and migration, this is an unforgettable book. “A book filled with reverence for the natural order of the world and the place of the individual in it.”—School Library Journal

The earth celebrates the birth of a newborn baby.

Synopsis

Our bestselling baby gift, available as a board book for the first time.

Children's Literature

For more than fifteen years, this book has been a favorite gift to give new and expectant parents to celebrate the birth of their child. All of the earth seemed to know about this momentous event as word spread among the animals and the sun, moon, and earth awaited the baby's arrival. The sun lit up the day, the moon the night and "offered to bring a full, bright face, each month to your windowsill." How fascinating to think that this entire world was made for a human child to enjoy and to thrive. The joy is echoed by the people who also waited for this birth "`Welcome to the green Earth,' the people sang, as they wrapped your wet, slippery body. And as they held you close." Young ones will also enjoy the lovely story of how welcome they are.

About the Author, Debra Frasier

DEBRA FRASIER is the author and illustrator of other award-winning picture books, including Out of the Ocean, winner of the Southeast Booksellers Association Children's Book Award, and Miss Alaineus: A Vocabulary Disaster, an IRA Teachers' Choice and an IRA-CBC Children's Choice. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Vero Beach, Florida.

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Editorials

From the Publisher

"A book filled with reverence for the natural order of the world and the place of the individual in it."—School Library Journal (starred review)
 
"Reading this picture book aloud to a child, even the most jaded among us may feel again the sheer miracle of our human existence. A+ "—Entertainment Weekly

 

Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot

For more than fifteen years, this book has been a favorite gift to give new and expectant parents to celebrate the birth of their child. All of the earth seemed to know about this momentous event as word spread among the animals and the sun, moon, and earth awaited the baby's arrival. The sun lit up the day, the moon the night and "offered to bring a full, bright face, each month to your windowsill…" How fascinating to think that this entire world was made for a human child to enjoy and to thrive. The joy is echoed by the people who also waited for this birth "‘Welcome to the green Earth,' the people sang, as they wrapped your wet, slippery body. And as they held you close…" Young ones will also enjoy the lovely story of how welcome they are.

Combs

This gentle, gorgeous picture book is a perfect gift for the family who has just welcomed a child into their circle. It's also a wonderful book to read aloud to children who have started asking "Where did I come from?" but aren't ready for scientific answers.
Alternative Family Magazine

Book Details

Published
October 1, 2006
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages
24
Format
Board Book
ISBN
9780152059446

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