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I Loved You Before You Were Born Board Book

A Love Letter from Grandma
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I Loved You Before You Were Born by Anne Bowen is a heartwarming children's book that tenderly explores the deep love a grandparent has for their grandchild long before their arrival. The narrative beautifully captures the anticipation, joy, and dream-filled moments that accompany the wait for a new life to join the family. With lyrical prose and charming illustrations, it celebrates the timeless and magical connection between generations.
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This charming children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories that celebrate the deep, unconditional love a grandparent has for their grandchild. With its delightful illustrations and tender narrative, it's perfect for sharing precious moments and expressing familial love to the little ones in your life.

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A loving grandmother eagerly awaits the arrival of her first grandchild--dreaming of the baby's soft sighs, sweet smells, and tiny toes. With sturdy pages, soft, realistic watercolor illustrations and lyrical text, this board book is just right for reading on Grandma's lap. Full color. 6 x 5.

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“Just right for sharing on Grandma’s lap.” —Publishers Weekly

A loving grandmother eagerly awaits the arrival of her first grandchild—dreaming of the baby's soft sighs, sweet smells, and tiny toes.

Finally, the baby arrives and Grandma is ready with a very special message: Even before you were born, I was your grandma and I loved you.

With sturdy board book pages, soft, realistic watercolour illustrations, and lyrical text, I Loved You Before You Were Born is just right for reading on Grandma’s lap.

A perfect gift for baby showers and for Grandparents Day!

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I Loved You Before You Were Born Board Book by Anne Bowen is cherished for its heartfelt portrayal of a grandparent's boundless love and anticipation for a new grandchild. The story is celebrated for its gentle, tender narrative and soothing, evocative illustrations that resonate with both adults and children. It's often praised as a perfect gift for expectant parents or grandparents, capturing the timeless, universal theme of familial love.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062690944

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Book

Date Published: 08 February 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperFestival

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 127.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Anne Bower was inspired to write I Loved You Before You Were Born while she waited for and wondered about her first grandchild. She has been a teacher for twenty-five years, working with both hearingimpaired and hearing children, and was chosen as the 1996-1997 Utah Language Arts Teacher of the Year. Ms. Bowen is passionate about reading and enjoys sharing her love of literature and beautiful language with her students. She has two sons and one granddaughter and lives with her husband in Ogden, Utah. Greg Shed has illustrated many books for children, including The Language of Doves by Rosemary Wells and Dandelions by Eve Bunting. He lives in his hometown of San Diego, California.

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