On The Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman

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My Review of a great children's book On The Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman

The most special day to every parent is that day when their own unique little child is born into this world. It is a day of wonder and amazement, a very unique day unlike any other in their life. On this special day, to them alone, has this little precious baby child been born, and there will never be another one in the entirety of time like this baby. On The Night You Were Born is a precious children's book about this very special little person brought into the world on this very special day.


This message is beautifully portrayed to be read to a little child with magical pictures and powerful words to teach them how unique and loved they are. "You are the one and only ever you," is stated in such a way as to allow your child to feel very special.


Nancy Tillman is an accomplished greeting card designer. She has a real talent for combining the poetry of her words with the most precious visual illustrations. In a very rich and beautiful way she has written this wonderful book that is much more than a great children's book, it is a rich compilation of jubilation that celebrates "the night you were born." Through her writing, she portrays this very special occasion in a way of wonderment that captures a child's attention, she writes: "the moon smiled with such wonder that the stars peeked in to see you, and the night wind whispered; 'Life will never be the same.' and again 'the sound of your wonderful name' sailed through sky, over the ocean, through the trees until everyone heard it. Your eyes, nose, and toes enchant polar bears, geese, and lady bugs. That wonderful night brought more music into the world.' A little child is told: "So when ever you doubt just how special you are and you wonder who loves you, how much and how far listen for the geese honking high in the sky. (They're singing a song to remember you by).


Or notice the bears asleep at the zoo.
(It's because they've been dancing all night for you!)

Or drift off to sleep at the sound of the wind.
(Listen closely it's whispering your name again!)

Your precious child will beg you to read this book to them over and over again. They will feel as special as they really are, and be reminded once again that "So when ever you doubt just how special you are and you wonder who loves you, how much and how far listen for the geese honking high in the sky. (Their singing a song to remember you by).

I highly recommend this great children's literary work as one that will never get old in your child's library, and one that will speak to them of how very special they really are. They will remember this story and hold it close to their hearts for a lifetime.

This book was recently given the 2005/2006 Mom's Choice Award for the Best Inspirational Children's Picture Book by the Just For Mom Foundation.


The prestigious "Mom's Choice Awards" designation is given to books and authors whose content and design are stellar and notable. Among the judges are the creators of The Reading Rainbow and Baby Einstein. The "Mom's Choice Awards" are intended to assist parents, teachers, and loved ones in choosing approved materials for their children.


About the Author:

NANCY TILLMAN
is a successful greeting card designer and former advertising executive who created On the Night You Were Born to convey to children, at an early and impressionable age, that "You are the one and only ever you." She observes, "By using common events such as geese flying, ladybugs landing, and the moon up at morning to celebrate the birth of a child, it's my hope that even as children grow into adults, whenever they see these events they will be reminded of how valuable they are." Nancy Tillman lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and their two children.



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“A very special story for a very special little person!”

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On The Night You Were Born

On the Night You Were Born

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From Publishers Weekly
The birth of a baby-"the one and only ever you"-causes jubilation throughout creation in this quietly celebratory picture book from newcomer Tillman. Polar bears dance, giraffes weave to the sound of brass horns, and "the moon smiled with such wonder/ that the stars peeked in to see you/ and the night wind whispered,/ 'Life will never be the same.' " Tillman successfully sidesteps the soft-focus sappiness that can accompany this genre. Her writing has the authenticity of whispered conversation; occasionally, she pauses in her exaltations of the baby to address the subject directly: "I think I'll count to three so you can wiggle your toes for me." Her strong, assured paintings truly set this book apart. The pictures subtly radiate golden glints of moonlight, and her almost sculptural rendering style gives her characters a hefty physicality that counterbalances the ethereal sentiments being expressed. Although one suspects that grown-ups will be most taken with the topic and treatment, this is one of those rare baby books that should make both skeptics and sentimentalists of all ages happy. All ages. (Oct.)
Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade Rhyming text extols and celebrates the uniqueness of a newborn. "Because there had never been anyone like you ever in the world." As the news of the birth travels, creatures around the world celebrate. "When the polar bears heard, they danced until dawn." "the geese flew home." "Heaven blew every trumpet." The text sits on white pages opposite large, richly colored illustrations. The moon appears in all of the paintings as reassuring as the text's sentiment. Golden musical notes float across the sky as white polar bears dance and giraffes sway to the sounds of the moon's saxophone. The dark blue night skies make a beautiful and dramatic setting for this special night. The painterly art and poetic quality of the text make this an attractive book. Parents and grandparents are most likely to appreciate it, but they will undoubtedly want to share it with a child. Carolyn Janssen, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH
Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Release Date: 10/17/2006

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Love it! Great read.

LensbyLisa says:

I have 4 kids, and it is very important to make each one feel special. This book is great!

poutine says:

My little nephews and nieces just love this book.

tawakwan says:

It's a great site. I would like to know how you put it together.

Jo-Ann Triner says:

To die for amazing book!!! A must have for every little person and us big guys, too.

LittleLambs says:

I love this book!

Sorry, not my cup of tea.

mulberry says:

Not my cup of tea, ONLY because I don't have kids. Sounds like a beautiful thing to share with a child and a wonderful keepsake!

 
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