It Had to Be You
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Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2021

It Had to Be You

Written & illustrated by Loryn Brantz

A journey of love leads parents to their perfect little one.

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.5/5 Goodreads · 282 ratings
22 pages
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Bookroo's summary

In 'It Had to Be You,' parents embark on a heartfelt journey, overcoming every wish and bump, to find their perfect baby. With simple, lyrical verses and bold, high-contrast illustrations, this board book captures the tender bond between parent and child. As they welcome their little one, they realize it was always meant to be. This touching narrative is a soothing love poem, ideal for baby showers and nursery collections, celebrating the joy and inevitability of family.

From the publisher

This sweet and playful board book tells in simple, beautiful verse how the journey that parents take to have their baby leads them to their perfect little one. By bestselling Feminist Baby creator and two-time Emmy Award winner Loryn Brantz!For every one of our wishes, for every bump along the way, now that you’re here, we’ve known all along…it had to be YOU!With lyrical text from parent to baby, It Had to Be You is perfect for fans of I’ve Loved You Since Forever and Guess How Much I Love You, and complemented by bold, high-contrast black-and-white illustrations that babies can actually see, It Had to Be You is a must-have addition to every baby’s nursery and a perfect gift for baby showers, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day.

At a glance
Format
Pages
22
Reading age
0–4
Audience
Board
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about loveBooks about new babiesBooks about familyBooks about parents
What readers & critics say

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Love the high contrast illustrations and sweet message!

Marmee

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Book details

Publication
Published
December 14, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063086333

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