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On the Day You Were Born : Book and Musical CD (0152055673)
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Debra Frasier's modern classic On the Day You Were Born has been welcoming babies into the world for more than a decade--and has sold over a million copies. Now this favorite book comes to life with a musical CD featuring an original composition by Matthew Smith to accompany the author's moving narration.
The spinning earth, the glowing moon, the rising tides--each natural wonder appears in an evocative instrumental arrangement that makes for a moving and memorable gift, perfect to celebrate the arrival of every new baby.
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Author: Guest
"Outragougs!" This book is so good. A baby has just been born and he is about to find out some crazy stuff. On the day he was born alot of stuff happened evrybody was talking about it even the animals knew that he was being born. That makes a person feel good on the inside when they know that they are that important. It was like the world bowed down to him. What would you do if you could take back time too when you were never born and when you were born the whole world was talking about it. Think about the day you were born.
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Author: Guest
As a veteran teacher of 29 years, I've read hundreds of books to students and my own children, grandchildre, nieces and nephews. On the Day You Were Born is the book I reach for first when I'm planning a special present. To make the book even more precious, I've had students write special notes to the new baby (for colleagues), or colleagues write welcomes to my granddaughters on the inside cover of the book. Talk about a meaningful gift! My passion is geography, and I can't think of a better book to give to children because it details so many important events in our life in a delightful way.
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Author: Guest
I got this book as a a baby gift and I have to say, it was one of the most meaningful presents I received. I love reading this book to my son. In fact, it makes me very emotional (in a good way) each and every time I read it. It's a beautiful book. A Must have for any new parent.
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Author: Guest
This book was gifted to me upon the birth of my second child, and I have twice gifted it to friends upon the birth of their children since that time. Although I didn't read all the reviews, I feel that the last -- Susan from Philidelphia, PA -- said it best when she wrote that this story "truly captures the transcendent nature of a infant's entry into the world." It does exactly that.
How anyone could suggest that it is egocentric (?) is beyond me, given that it is told by an omnipotent narrator who seeks to articulate through images and words the beauty of life's interconnectness, and the otherwise inarticulate sense of intimacy and joy adults feel when an infant enters their world.
In respect to the criticism about the book's "images" ...
No doubt the author and illustrator were deliberate in this for it is a story that is meant to apply to every single child in the world, regardless of their gender, race, culture, religion, and/or place of birth. All of which is to suggest that a picture of a caucasian girl or african-american boy or asian set of twins, etc., would have detracted entirely from its point, given that it meant to be read as if it is telling the story of your child's birth to him/her. Thus by not including "pictures" -- photo like renditions -- of children but instead illustrating the text with abstract images, the story is therefore inclusive to all readers -- ie., children.
Finally, not long ago, I heard someone say that "when you have a baby, it's like heaven opens up for a bit."
If you believe's that to be true, than this is the book for you if only because it says just that in a few more words, with images, and in a context/form that you can share with your children time and time again.
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Author: Guest
This is one of the most beautiful books you could ever read tp any child of any age. I have been reading it to my daughter since I could hold her upright in my arms...the text is rhythmic and beautiful. It truly captures the transcendent nature of a infant's entry into the world. It is hard to read with dry eyes.
I join with other reviewers in saying that this is my favorite gift to give to new parents.
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