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Day You Were Born

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Day You Were Born by Emma Bowd is a delightful children's book that captures the joy and excitement surrounding a child's birth. It beautifully illustrates how family and friends eagerly anticipate the arrival of a new baby, celebrating the unique and special day. The book is a heartwarming read that conveys love and joy through its engaging story and vibrant illustrations.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you cherish heartfelt stories about love, family, and the miracle of a new life. It beautifully captures the emotions and joy surrounding the arrival of a baby, making it a perfect read for children and parents alike.

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Day You Were Born

This perfect gift book features a modern twist on the classic poem Monday's Child and is a hope-filled ode to children everywhere.

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Every single day of every single year, a precious child is born to cherish and to cheer.

With hope-filled hearts we marvel at them all - the brave, the quiet, the loud and the small.

In this delightful twist on the classic nursery rhyme, Monday's Child, Emma Bowd and Hilary Jean Tapper weave a universal love letter to children, celebrating their unique qualities and the special light they bring to our lives.

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The Day You Were Born is celebrated for its warm and inviting illustrations, which create a comforting atmosphere. The book is described as a lovely addition to the children's literature category.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922863706

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 July 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Kids

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper

DIMENSIONS

Width: 270.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Emma is an author of books for adults and children. Her picture books with Affirm Press follow her successful debut picture book, Wonderful Shoes (Windy Hollow), which was a CBCA Notable Book (Early Childhood) in 2022. In addition to being an author, Emma has worked as an occupational therapist and small-business owner. She is an active participant in the kidlit community and a passionate literacy advocate through the children's education charity, Ardoch. Emma loves to travel and renovate houses; she lives in Naarm/Melbourne on Boonwurrung land with her family.

Hilary Jean Tapper is a New Zealand based illustrator who creates picture books, works as a creative arts therapist, lecturer and researcher, and facilitates creative arts workshops. She is inspired by the living world, poetry, dance, philosophy and meditation. Hilary works with watercolour, ink and pencil, and loves to draw children and nature.

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