On the Night You Were Born [Hardcover]

On the night you were born,
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.

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.

This debut picture book by Nancy Tillman has touched the hearts of readers of all ages, from the youngest readers, to new mothers, to grandparents. ANew York TimesandPublishers Weeklybestselling book,On the Night You Were Bornis sure to be a beloved addition to family libraries.

You are the one and onlyeveryou.

A beautiful and poignant celebration of the birthand worthof every child.

Nancy Tillmanis the author and illustrator of theNew York Timesbest-selling picture bookOn the Night You Were Bornand its companion journal,The Wonder of You: A Book for Celebrating Baby's First Year. Her other books includeWherever You Are: My Love Will Find You,The Spirit of ChristmasandTumford the Terrible. A former advertising executive, Tillman now writes and illustrates full-time. She lives in Tualatin, Oregon.

On the night you were born,

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.

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 ylÓ*