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The Birthday of the World

A Story About Finding Light in Everyone and Everything
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The Birthday of the World by Rachel Remen is a delightful children's book that explores the creation of the world, filled with wonder and curiosity. It brings to life a vibrant narrative about the beginning of time, capturing the imagination with vivid storytelling and engaging illustrations. The book aims to enlighten children about the beauty and magic of the world around them, enriching their sense of wonder and appreciation for life.
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The Birthday of the World

Retelling of a timeless story about finding light in the darkness, one spark at a time.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Kitchen Table Wisdom, a modern retelling of a timeless story about healing the world, by finding light in everyone and everything

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Kitchen Table Wisdom, a modern retelling of a timeless story about healing the world by finding light in everyone and everythingIn the beginning, there was only darkness, and then a great ray of light ended the darkness and the world was born—the world of a thousand thousand things. It was filled with light. Then something unexpected happened, and the light of the world broke into millions of sparks of light. These sparks fell everywhere. They fell into everyone and everything. This is why you were born and I was born, and why everyone was born—to find the light and change the world. From a beloved author, The Birthday of the World is a beautiful retelling of a timeless story about finding light in the darkness, one spark at a time.

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The Birthday of the World by Rachel Remen receives praise for its captivating visuals. With exquisite use of colour and light, the painterly images are described as both beautiful and visually stirring.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781951836344

Publisher: Cameron & Company Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Cameron & Company Inc

Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rachell Sumpter

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen, or Dr. Rachel, as she is known, is a pediatrician, professor of family medicine at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, and clinical professor of family and community medicine at UCSF School of Medicine. In addition, she is the author of the internationally bestselling and beloved Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather’s Blessings. Birthday of the World is her debut book for children. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Rachell Sumpter is a fine artist and illustrator. Her books include Down Under the Pier and Keeper of Light: Juliet Fish Nichols Fights the San Francisco Fog, both published by Cameron Kids. She lives with her family in Washington.

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