About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when they want to wrap their child in a feeling of unconditional love and celebrate their unique existence. It is perfect for a new baby, a birthday, or any moment a child needs to hear how special they are. Tillman’s lyrical text and magical illustrations describe the night of the child’s birth as a wondrous event, celebrated by the entire natural world, from dancing polar bears to the smiling moon. This book instills a deep sense of self-worth and belonging. For ages 0 to 6, its gentle, rhythmic quality makes it an ideal bedtime story, creating a powerful bonding experience and a lasting message that the child is, and always will be, cherished.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This book is overwhelmingly positive and contains no sensitive topics. Its approach is secular and metaphorical, using the grandeur of nature to express a universal feeling of celebration. While families may interpret it through their own spiritual lens, the text itself contains no explicit religious content. The core message is one of universal love and individual worth.
Ideal Reader
A newborn infant, for whom the parent's voice reading the rhythmic text is a bonding experience. Also, a toddler or preschooler (ages 2 to 5) who is beginning to grasp their own identity and benefits from direct, repeated affirmations of their specialness. It is also an excellent gift for new parents or for a child about to welcome a new sibling, as a way to recall and honor their own birth night.
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