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Nancy Tillman

Biography

Nancy Tillman is the author and illustrator of the bestselling picture book On the Night You Were Born; its companion journal,The Wonder of You: A Book for Celebrating Baby’s First Year; The Spirit of Christmas; The Heaven of Animals; You and Me and the Wishing Tree; You’re All Kinds of Wonderful; I Knew You Could Do it; and the New YorkTimes bestsellers, Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You; The Crown on Your Head; You’re Here for a Reason, and I’d Know You Anywhere, My Love. She also created the mischievous cat Tumford in Tumford the Terrible and Tumford’s Rude Noises, and illustrated It’s Time to Sleep, My Love by Eric Metaxas, as well as Let There Be Light by Desmond Tutu. Nancy’s mission in creating her books is to give parents words to say what they feel about their children.

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I Knew You Could Do It!
You Are Loved
You're All Kinds of Wonderful
The World Is a Wonderland Collection
You and Me and the Wishing Tree
You're Here for a Reason
The Heaven of Animals
Let There Be Light
I'd Know You Anywhere, My Love
Tumford's Rude Noises
The Crown on Your Head
Wherever You Are
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I Knew You Could Do It!
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · October 15, 2019

I Knew You Could Do It!

By Nancy Tillman

Celebrate resilience and triumph over life's challenges with a heartwarming message of belief and encouragement.

32 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 211 ratings
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Wherever You Are

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

A parent's love follows their child, no matter the distance.

You're Here for a Reason

Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 2015

Discover why every life is essential in this heartwarming tale.

On the Night You Were Born

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2005

Celebrate the magic and wonder of the night you were born.

I Love You Like a River
Sale price
$1899

I Love You Like a River

Picture Book · Ages 4–8

Discover love's presence in nature, connecting souls and miracles.

I'd Know You Anywhere, My Love
Sale price
$799

I'd Know You Anywhere, My Love

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

A child's imagination soars, but love always recognizes them.

It's Time to Sleep, My Love
Sale price
$759

It's Time to Sleep, My Love

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2008

As night falls, the world whispers a gentle lullaby to its young.

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Book Stats

16

Authored

10

Illustrated

2

Collaborators

Picture books

12

Board books

5

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

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All Nancy Tillman Books

Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.

I Knew You Could Do It!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Celebrate resilience and triumph over life's challenges with a heartwarming message of belief and encouragement.

You Are Loved
Sale price
$1697

You Are Loved

Picture Book · Ages 1–3 · 2018

Celebrate a child's arrival with a heartfelt keepsake of love and personal messages.

You're All Kinds of Wonderful

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover and embrace what makes you unique.

The World Is a Wonderland Collection
Sale price
$2184

The World Is a Wonderland Collection

Board Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover a world of wonder and love through enchanting mini board books.

You and Me and the Wishing Tree
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$1697

You and Me and the Wishing Tree

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

An orange wishing tree appears, sparking magical childhood dreams.

You're Here for a Reason
Sale price
$759

You're Here for a Reason

Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 2015

Discover why every life is essential in this heartwarming tale.

The Heaven of Animals
Sale price
$1899

The Heaven of Animals

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Discover a magical place where the love for lost pets lives on forever.

Let There Be Light

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Experience the wonder of creation from darkness to light.

Tumford's Rude Noises
Series
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$1899

Tumford's Rude Noises

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2012

A noisy cat tests his parents' patience before guests arrive.

The Crown on Your Head

Board Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Every child is born with an invisible crown, symbolizing their unique value.

Wherever You Are
Sale price
$858

Wherever You Are

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

A parent's love follows their child, no matter the distance.

The Spirit of Christmas
Sale price
$1797

The Spirit of Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Discover the true magic of Christmas with loved ones and hidden surprises.

It's Time to Sleep, My Love
Sale price
$759

It's Time to Sleep, My Love

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2008

As night falls, the world whispers a gentle lullaby to its young.

Sale price
$1049

Tumford the Terrible

Picture Book · Ages 0–3 · 2008

A mischievous cat struggles to say sorry. Can love help him find the words?

On the Night You Were Born
Sale price
$759

On the Night You Were Born

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2005

Celebrate the magic and wonder of the night you were born.

I Love You Like a River
Sale price
$1899

I Love You Like a River

Picture Book · Ages 4–8

Discover love's presence in nature, connecting souls and miracles.

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Nancy Tillman's books.

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Author / 1 shared book

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