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On the Night You Were Born
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Perfect for babies and toddlers, this sturdy board book is an ideal gift for new parents, grandparents, and families seeking a heartfelt way to express love and welcome a new child.
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See moreA beautiful celebration of the birth, and worth, of every child, Nancy Tillman's New York Times bestselling masterpiece is the perfect gift for a new baby or young child.
A beautiful celebration of the birth, and worth, of every child, Nancy Tillman's New York Times bestselling masterpiece is the perfect gift for a new baby or young child.
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The perfect way to let every child know just how precious and loved they are. Through gentle rhyming words and magical illustrations, On the Night You Were Born captures the overwhelming love and joy felt when a new baby is born.
On the night you were born, you brought wonder and magic to the world. The moon stayed up till morning. Polar bears danced.
This is a book that celebrates you, weaving an enchantingly beautiful depiction of the natural world, as different animals come together to welcome its newest arrival.
In a sturdy board book, just right for little hands to hold, this very special story by Nancy Tillman has touched the hearts of readers of all ages, from the youngest tots to new mums, from young friends to grandparents. A New York Times bestseller, On the Night You Were Born is sure to be a beloved addition to every family bookshelf.
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Publishers Weekly praises it as a rare baby book that appeals to both sceptics and sentimentalists. Kirkus Reviews calls it a beautiful tribute to the uniqueness of every child.
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ISBN: 9781529095685
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Board book
Date Published: 01 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Nancy Tillman
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 187.0mm
Height: 188.0mm
Weight: 490g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Nancy Tillman is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling picture book On the Night You Were Born. Her other books include The Spirit of Christmas and Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You. A former advertising executive, Tillman now writes and illustrates full-time. She lives in Tualatin, Oregon, in the United States.
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