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When You Were Born
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 12 Ratings and 12 Reviews

Book Description
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 t... More
Book Information
PublisherCandlewick Press
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages32
ISBN-10B000PGTELK
Publication Date08/19/2004
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About Dianna Hutts Aston (Author) : Dianna Hutts Aston is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Dianna Hutts Aston include The Moon Over Star, Not So Tall for Six, An Orange in January, and Loony Littl... more
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About E. B. Lewis (Illustrator) : E. B. Lewis is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of E. B. Lewis include Bippity Bop Barbershop, Joe-Joe's First Flight, Keeping the Night Watch.
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1/4/2010 Nancy S. Miller Illustration said: I get nostalgic whenever I read this one. Beautiful illustrations.
tags: I recommend, Inspired me, I read

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