On the Day You Were Born

Written & illustrated by Debra Frasier

Experience the earth's wonders as a newborn's arrival is celebrated worldwide.

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24 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Journey across the planet as the earth rejoices in the birth of a child. From the moon's pull to the rising tides, nature heralds this miraculous event. Discover how each child holds a unique place in the world, with natural phenomena like gravity and migration explained. This enchanting tale invites readers to feel the wonder of existence and the interconnectedness of life. What secrets does the world share on the eve of a new life? A perfect gift for welcoming new beginnings, this story belongs on every child's shelf.

From the publisher

This beautiful picture book is a celebration of our natural world that extends a loving welcome to each member of our human family.In simple words and radiant collages, Debra Frasier celebrates the earth and extends an exuberant welcome to each member of our human family. Travel across our round planet as the moon pulls, the tides rise, the rain falls, and then a baby is born.Accompanied by a glossary explaining such natural phenomena as gravity, tides, and migration, this unforgettable book affirms the special place each child holds in the world.A lovely gift for such special events as birthdays and baby showers, On the Day You Were Born belongs on every child’s shelf.Reading this picture book aloud to a child, even the most jaded among us may feel again the sheer miracle of our human existence. A+ –Entertainment WeeklyOn the eve of your birth, word of your coming passed from animal to animal . . . and the marvelous news migrated worldwide.

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