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    On the Night You Were Born
    On the Night You Were Born
    On the Night You Were Born
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    On the Night You Were Born

    By Nancy Tillman

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    On the Night You Were Born has touched the lives of more than 8 million people, from newborns and toddlers to parents and grandparents. A New York Times bestseller, On the Night You Were Born is sure to be a beloved addition to family libraries.

    Heaven blew every trumpet and played every horn on the wonderful, marvelous night you were born. On the night you were born, the whole world came alive with thanksgiving. The moon stayed up till morning. The geese flew home to celebrate. Polar bears danced.

    On the night you were born you brought wonder and magic to the world. Here is a book that celebrates you. It is meant to be carried wherever life takes you, over all the roads, through all the years. Because you are the one and only you, and always will be.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Publishers
    Release dateOct 17, 2006
    ISBN9781429995498
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    Nancy Tillman

    Nancy Tillman is the author and illustrator of the New York Times best-selling picture book On the Night You Were Born and its companion journal, The Wonder of You: A Book for Celebrating Baby's First Year. Her other books include Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You, The Spirit of Christmas, and Tumford the Terrible. A former advertising executive, Tillman now writes and illustrates full-time. She lives in Tualatin, Oregon.

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    • 5/5
      Most definitely the most heart felt and dearest children's book. this one is so close to my heart I have been reading this to my sons since they were very very small. Absoluetly adoreable
    • 3/5
      The story is a bit narcissistic as a children's book for my taste but it does express The wonder of a parent when a child is born
    • 4/5
      This beautifully written and illustrated children's book is a great read to young children about the uniqueness of the night he/she was born. Throughout every page their are musical notes that give this story a lyrical feel as we see polar bears dance, geese fly home, the moon stay up all night, and other "unique" things that can help the child about the special night he/she was born. Such a great book for parents to read to their children.
    • 5/5
      I never heard about this book before a friend gave my family a duplicate copy, and this is a shame. Nancy Tillman wrote a gorgeous story about the beauty and love of each special child born into this world. The story is framed in poetry to organize its text, but the author does it right. Yes, many of the sentences rhyme, but the rhythm of the words is fluid, organic, and the rhymes accentuate the lyricism instead of feeling forced. As to the content, it is dreamy and soothing, in keeping with the tone of the poetry. The book describes how natural phenomena were moved by the birth of the child, addressed in second person so the text can apply to any child being read to, as animals and the moon and wind and stars gather to admire the tiny new baby. The author ends with exhorting the child to know that whenever she or he see the moon staying up until morning, or bears sleeping at the zoo, or hear geese honking in the sky, to know that all of it is indicative of how special and how loved the child is. This story is very touching, it actually brought me to the edge of crying.As this is a picture book, the art is a big element, of equal weight with the text. The illustrations are bright and saturated, with plenty of shades of golden yellow and deep blue. They appear to be watercolors blended with other mediums (my artistic expertise is very amateur), and they evoke lullabies and the stunning beauty of glorious days and enchanting nights. I appreciated the music notes that float across many of the pages, in accord with the story line that the the magical and musical sound of the baby's name is whispered through the wind. The pictures perfectly complement the text. I also loved the Bible verse that starts the book (For you are fearfully and wonderfully made), and the small but bold note in the center of the blank page at the end of the book (You are loved). From start to finish this is a lovely book, not especially profound or deep, but brimming with love. I wish I had this book at the birth of my first daughter, but still am reading it to them even now, big girls that they are.
    • 4/5
      A delightfully illustrated and written book, aimed at young children.
    • 5/5
      This book is wonderful! A great gift to make every child feel loved & special.
    • 4/5
      On the Night you Were Born is a book that shows children, no matter what, they are loved. It focuses on that fact that everyone is their own person, and you are loved by all things around you. You are loved by geese, polar bears, and even the moon. I think this would be a great book to read to children because it will help them understand that there are so many things so be happy about. All children need to know that they are loved, and this book may help them understand.
    • 5/5
      My Review: This is a sweet, adorable book that relates the events that occurred on the day the reader/child/niece was born, including smiling moons, watching stars, and dancing bears, as each is amazed at the wonder of a new and unique being being brought onto the earth. Accompanied by lovely artwork, the book just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside, because I honestly believe my niece is a wonder, as I'm sure all aunties do and all parents, too (look, I'm rhyming!).My Niece's Review: Captivating. She quieted down and tamed her wiggles for the duration of the reading. She's fond of music, so I think she liked the sing-song quality of the rhymes.
    • 5/5
      This is a beautiful story for children. It describes the night they were born as being a significant event all over the world. This is a great book for families, and to have in my collection. I would recommend this book to parents more than teachers.
    • 5/5
      This story is about the night of a child's birth. I would read this book to children because it instills their self worth and teaches them that they are special . I would read this book to toddlers or early elementary level students.
    • 4/5
      This book is about the night a polar bear was born and all the celebrating that took place. There was dancing and singing that express great joy over the birth. It really shows how special each person is and would be great to share with a child at bedtime from a parent to show just how special their child is to them. The illustrations are soothing and engaging.
    • 5/5
      Wonderful. Lyric poetry that sends you soaring and fills you with love. The baby might not understand until later, but Mommies and Daddies will smile with recognition.
    • 5/5
      Excellent illustrations, wonderfull book toread to young children to tell them how special they are.
    • 4/5
      This beautiful poem picture book is about all the wild things things that heard the name of a baby being born. It is lovely, Liam doesn't understand the text at all, but finds the pictures very interesting, full of detail to notice on repeated readings.
    • 5/5
      This is a heartwarming testament to the uniqueness of YOU!
    • 5/5
      Beautiful story about the night a baby is born. Great illustrations.
    • 3/5
      A beautiful and poignant celebration of the birth—and worth—of every child. Now in board book format!
    • 5/5
      Beautifully illustrated and written, this is the perfect present for a new mom.
    • 4/5
      This is a cute book to read to children at a very young age. It is to express the joy and love of a new baby. It goes through all the lands singing the new babies name and being proud of your child.

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