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Summary: On the Day You Were Bored
Review: I couldn't wait to get thru this book so I
could put it away. It was a huge yawn. It
contains the myth that a newborn is the center
of the Universe. Within the myth there is a
focus on, what else, the newborn.Other cultures have much more elegant and
meaningful myths. There is no doubt that the
birth of a child is very special. However,
this cruddy narcissictic tale does little
to illuminate this fact. Notice how non-
related the characters are to one another.
It reminded me of those Vtech electornic
toys that light up a figure randomly. Yuck-o. Does the Collective really want
to give this 4-1/2 Stars? Check out "Owl Moon"; it is so much deeper
and satisfying a tale!
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Summary: A REAL TREASURE!
Review: 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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Summary: So moving it makes me cry
Review: I have a hard time reading this book to my one year old - because my eyes well up with tears every time. It is the most moving children's book I have ever read. A wonderful gift to new parents.
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Summary: A book that makes kids of all ages feel special.
Review: I just read this again to my daughter on her first birthday and I STILL can't make it through the entire book without choking up! It is an inspired work.
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Summary: Such a Treat
Review: I received this as a gift, and I love to read it to my 3 month old daughter. She loves the illustrations, and I love the story. The back of the book has a great index that explains the sun, movement of the tide, etc... I would recommend this book to anyone. I am touched everytime I read it.
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Summary: Great book for Birthday tradition
Review: I received this book for the birth of my first son almost 5 years ago. It was put on the shelf until his first birthday...when I read it to him at bedtime for the first time. I was moved to tears. He was captivated by the pictures as well. We have read it to him at bedime on every birthday and it has become an important family tradition. We started the tradition with our younger son as well. I look forward to it every year. My son loved it so much by the time he was 3 years old that he started requesting it all the time. And tonight, my youngest second birthday, he sat and stared at the beautiful pages without one squirm (which is unheard of around here). It is a wonderful gift!
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Summary: Not as interesting as expected
Review: I was a bit disappointed with this book. The poetry is not really appropriate to read to young children- they just wouldn't understand it. And the imagery was a bit abstract. I think this book is really better suited for a coffee table adult read, rather than something to share with your children.
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Summary: Makes an excelent gift!!
Review: I was given this book as a gift for my first child and it has been a favorite in our family ever since. The pictures are bright and interesting to babies and bigger children, the book tells a wonderful story about the of birth and each new day. My oldest child also loves the facts at the back of the book about the sun, moon phases, gravity ect. If you are looking for a gift for any age or for an new mom this book will be treasured forever!
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Summary: The Quintessential Baby Gift
Review: I wish I had known about this book long before now, because it would have been the only gift I would have given to any new parent. It certainly will be so from now on. In the most beautiful and spiritual wording imaginable, this book tells a child in no uncertain terms that his or her birth was a celebration--a cosmic event that changed the world for the better. Although it has some New Age aspects to it, it transcends any religion or dogma, and is, quite simply, completely beautiful. I want to buy it now, for my two teenaged children to cherish and keep. I want them to know that even though I often want to wring their respective teenaged necks, this is what they mean to me--every single word in this glorious book. I have never felt so moved over a baby gift as I am over this one. It is truly a gift of the heart, not only for me, but for anyone who is, or who has just become, a parent. Sometimes we forget just how much of a celebration the arrival of a new child can be. "On the Day You Were Born" is meant to remind us, and our children, now and forever. What a wonderful keepsake!!
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Summary: A Birthday Tradition
Review: In my family, we have used this book to start a yearly b-day tradition. I read this book to each of my children the night of her birthday with the whole family in attendence. I have yet to get through a reading without crying. Am tearing up thinking about it now LOL A lovely, touching book and a wonderful way to communicate to your children how deeply they are loved.
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