I've Loved You from the Start

Name: I've Loved You from the Start
Brand: Ingram Book Company
SKU: 9781963183856
Price: 50.0 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

By Tabitha Paige

Series: Tabitha Paige Children's Book Series

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A gentle and timeless expression of love between parent and child—told through the tender moments of mama and baby animals on the farm. The perfect new baby gift for ages 0-3! From beloved watercolour artist and bestselling author Tabitha Paige comes I've Loved You from the... Read More

Format: Hardback

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Description

A gentle and timeless expression of love between parent and child—told through the tender moments of mama and baby animals on the farm. The perfect new baby gift for ages 0-3!

From beloved watercolour artist and bestselling author Tabitha Paige comes I've Loved You from the Start, a heartwarming picture book celebrating the bond between parent and child. Through gentle rhymes and soft, realistic illustrations, little readers follow Mama Duck as she patiently waits for her egg to hatch, expressing love for her baby long before they meet. When the egg finally cracks, her words come to life in a sweet reminder that real love isn't earned—it's simply felt.

Filled with warmth and timeless charm, I've Loved You from the Start makes an ideal gift for new parents and growing families, offering a message of connection that will be cherished through every stage of childhood.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781963183856

Publisher: Blue Star Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 August 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Paige Tate & Co

Illustration: 4C ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 142g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Tabitha Paige Children's Book Series Tabitha Paige Young Adult Young Adult Romance

About the Author

Tabitha Paige is an award-winning artist, certified speech-language pathologist, and mother of four. She was born and raised in Texas and finds much of her inspiration from the southern countryside. A professional painter for over 20 years, Tabitha began professionally painting murals at the young age of 12 in Houston, where she painted children's rooms and businesses across the city. Tabitha continues to use her talents to create watercolor prints, original paintings, illustrated children's books, and other learning material. She loves traveling, hiking, and spending time with her family in the outdoors.

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