With poetic language and magnificent, deeply moving paintings, this beautiful book preserves the sense of awe inspired when a baby is born. When you were born you came quietly, and with eyes deep as an ocean you looked at me . . . A new baby is born -- and as family, friends, and neighbors gather to share the joy, they emerge changed. Their world is redefined as they take a moment to remember the past, imagine the future, and marvel at the tiny miracle before them. In poetry as soothing as a lullaby, Dianna Hutts Aston evokes the sense of reverence that surrounds a newborn like enfolding arms. And in radiant, Chagall-like paintings, unlike any he's published before, Coretta Scott King Awardwinning artist E. B. Lewis captures a feeling of wonder that will resonate with anyone who has gazed into the eyes of a newborn child.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Too personal:
I returned this book because it seemed to be about the author's personal experience when her grandchild was born. She mentions the child's uncle, the neighbors coming to visit and talking about their own baby's births, and other members of her grandchild's family. I felt it didn't focus on the baby and family you were intending the book for, but rather, on the author's own grandchild. My thought was, suppose the child you're buying the book for doesn't have an uncle, or grandfather? I did read someone... more info
Birth of a new baby to the family!:
This book was definitely written with the author's own family in mind. It is her own personal feelings towards her child. It just so happened that many of her family events were similar to mine. I did not give the book to my grandson , as intented, because the book was more geared towards my 23 year old daughter's life when she was born. When certain pages did not fit our family, I wrote in memories that did apply. My daughter loved what I did to the book. It is now one of her favorites.
an exquisite book:
This book is the most eloquent and beautiful children's book on the birth of a new baby. What an amazing gift this would make for a new baby! We have read ours many times and everyone in our home treasures it.
A Great Birth Celebration!:
What a wonderful gift to give someone who has just had a baby or to add to your family collection at the addition of a new member of the family. We bought it as a Christmas gift for our new baby girl. We look forward to sharing it with her as she grows over the next years.
