This picture book expresses all the hopes, dreams and wishes that a grown-up feels for a newborn child. It is written as speaking to the child when they are a little older, and can be given as a constant reminder to the child that, from the very beginning, they have been loved and cherished.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2005 by SPCK Publishing .

Sophie Piper is also the author of My Confirmation Book and Poems & Prayers for Easter , both published by Paraclete. KRISTINA STEPHENSON has illustrated a number of picture books. Originally trained as a set and costume designer, she worked in television and theater before turning her attention to illustration. She lives in Salisbury, England with her husband and two children.