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Product Details

  • Pub. Date: October 2006
  • Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
  • Format: Hardcover, 32pp
  • Age Range: For infants or children in preschool
  • ISBN-13:
    9780312346065
  • ISBN:
    0312346069

Synopsis

A beautiful and poignant celebration of the birth—and worth—of every child. Now in board book format!

Publishers Weekly

The birth of a baby-"the one and only ever you"-causes jubilation throughout creation in this quietly celebratory picture book from newcomer Tillman. Polar bears dance, giraffes weave to the sound of brass horns, and "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.' " Tillman successfully sidesteps the soft-focus sappiness that can accompany this genre. Her writing has the authenticity of whispered conversation; occasionally, she pauses in her exaltations of the baby to address the subject directly: "I think I'll count to three so you can wiggle your toes for me." Her strong, assured paintings truly set this book apart. The pictures subtly radiate golden glints of moonlight, and her almost sculptural rendering style gives her characters a hefty physicality that counterbalances the ethereal sentiments being expressed. Although one suspects that grown-ups will be most taken with the topic and treatment, this is one of those rare baby books that should make both skeptics and sentimentalists of all ages happy. All ages. (Oct.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Biography

NANCY TILLMAN is the author and illustrator of the best-selling picture book On the Night You Were Born, its companion baby journal The Wonder of You: A Book to Celebrate Baby’s First Year, and the illustrator of It’s Time to Sleep, My Love, written by Eric Metaxas. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Nancy Tillman lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and two children, where she creates books with the purpose of showing children from a young age they are "the one and only ever you."

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Most Helpful Positive Review:

On the night you were born. Perfection!5 star rating
by sherryappraisal from Ohio on November 24, 2008 at Borders
"I am adopting and was hesitant to purchase a book with reference to being born. Afraid it might spur some bad memory from our daughters trouble past. But, this book is just perfect. It is sooo sweet that I almost cried. It doesn't talk about the parents but about the child himself/herself. I highly recommend for birth AND adoptive children. This is a favorite of hers. And a cherish story for both of us to enjoy."
4 people found this review helpful.

Most Helpful Negative Review:

On the night you were born1 star rating
by Anonymous on September 5, 2009 at Barnes & Noble
I can't give you a review. I never received the book. Another book was shipped to me in error and I never got this book. I sent the other book back. Francine Ojala

Reviews sorted by helpfulness:

  • A must have4 star rating
    by Anonymous on September 1, 2009 at Barnes & Noble
    The book expresses to your child how they are a gift to you. How on the night they were born was the most wonderful, magically, special day of your life.
  • An Instant Classic5 star rating
    by Anonymous on August 30, 2009 at Barnes & Noble
    This is a true treasure of a book that you will want to share with your children and grandchildren again and again. I bought it for my grandchildren along with some great poetry books: A Light in the Attic, Pumpkin Guts, and Nose Pickin. All 4 books are must haves.
  • Heartwarming and beautiful5 star rating
    by Evie11 on August 29, 2009 at Barnes & Noble
    This book is so very successful at giving children the message that they are special and unique. All of the elements, (language, illustrations, story) deliver this message in a way that brings tears to my eyes when I read it to my grandchildren. It says in the most beautiful and clear way that "you were heralded by the world when you were born. You are special." I very highly recommend this.
  • A MUST HAVE!5 star rating
    by Aprilina on August 29, 2009 at Barnes & Noble
    This is such a special book. The first time I read it, I just couldn't help but cry. It's a great gift for mothers to be..
  • Wonderful bedtime book!5 star rating
    by Anonymous on August 23, 2009 at Barnes & Noble
    This book is so touching and a wonderful book to read at bedtime with your child, it makes me cry every time I read it!
  • Memorable baby gift!4 star rating
    by nana05 on August 22, 2009 at Barnes & Noble
    i bought this book for my cousin's first grandchild's baby gift along with an adorable plush polar bear. after the purchase i browsed through the colorful, defined illustrations and ended up reading the whole book. as i read, i would glance at the illustration for each page only to find myself engulfed in the vivid verse and artwork.i plan on buying another for my own grandson because it puts in words how every parent feels about their miracle of a child.
  • Makes me cry everytime!!5 star rating
    by LouLou-Belle on August 21, 2009 at Barnes & Noble
    I bought this book while I was pregnant with my son and found it to be the most beautiful and magical book ever written. I get teary eyed when I read it. This is an essential book to add to any mother or mother-to-be's collection, it also makes a wonderful baby shower gift. The illustrations are delightful, I can't wait to start reading this to my son, as he get's older (for the moment he just looks at me and smiles). I encourage you to get this book, you won't be disappointed!
  • So Beautiful!5 star rating
    by redthirty on August 3, 2009 at Barnes & Noble
    This is a wonderful story for parents...brand-new or perfected with time! You will relive the day your little miracle joined your family eachtime you read this heartwarming story. It brings tears to my eyes each time.
  • An Emotional And Moving Message5 star rating
    by Teacher-zoey on August 2, 2009 at Barnes & Noble
    The value of each and every life is highlighted in this emotional and moving story. The illustrations compliment this smessage well. A must for new mothers and their babies. The great thing is, it's a timely message that can stay with your baby as they grow and mature. This book is one of those your child can keep and cherish, then pass down to their children.

Specifications

About this edition:
ISBN13: 9780312346065
ISBN: 0312346069
BINC: 8501403
Edition: Illustrated
Age: 4 - 8 years
Grade: Preschool - 3
Complete contributor listing

Author: Nancy Tillman

Illustrator: Nancy Tillman