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On the Day You Were Born: Book and Musical CD Review
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 hardcover 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. User Submitted On the Day You Were Born: Book and Musical CD ReviewsSeptember 14, 2008 Average Based on the reviews, I bought this book for my nephew's first birthday. The concept was great, but the abstract pictures and abstract poetry, I believe, does not resonate with the reader, be it adult or child. July 11, 2008 From parent to child I bought this book for my son as a birthday present, as he and I both like stories with Native American influences. He has read it many times since receiving it, especially when he wants to feel closer to me or to get through a bad day. This book is a wonderful addition to any young child's collection of stories. May 14, 2008 On The Day You Were Born This is a book we give as a gift for new babies and their families. It is a beautiful book with colorful illustrations and meaningful text. It is definitely a "keepsake". RSW/Mechanicsburg,Pa. March 27, 2008 The Little One Enjoys It...Me, Not So Much My 1 yr old son enjoys having this read to him; however, my tongue doesn't. I find this book miserable to read. Unlike other books which tend to have more rhyme and rhythm, this one just has waaaaaaay too many adjectives and I find myself stumbling over the long sentences. Sometimes I even leave a few words out! You may argue that it's the message that really counts (albiet this book tends to be a little mushy about it), but at the end of day, after having had my patience tried more times than I'd like to think, having to plow through this book is the last thing I want to do. The illustrations are wonderful and my son DOES enjoy the book, and so I give it three stars for that. February 15, 2008 Perfect birthday gift for a new baby This is a lovely gift for a new baby (forget the layette items, people get too many anyway!) - this and On the Night You Were Born are the books I send to all the new people I know. The sentiment in this book is perfect. In the prose-like text of this book, the little one is welcomed by the earth - the pictures are bold and fun to look at. I love it. February 9, 2008 A Family Tradition This wonderful book has become a personal tradition in my family. I give a copy to the parents for each new baby born. What better way to welcome the newest additions. January 28, 2008 Simple but deep! My daughter loves this book and so do I! A great book to introduce the concept that we are one with the earth and all her creatures, as well as teach about all the scientific aspects of gravity, oxygen, stars...I highly recommend it! A really great gift too! January 18, 2008 Adorable book, great for toddlers It has nice a simple words and very shiny and sparkly pictures. My toddler just loves it! January 18, 2008 good purchase My child (16 months) usually brings it to me to read at least once a day and loves to point at the animals, sun, moon, stars. I love the "folk" art which exposes her to different art styles/cultures. I also love the message that each individual is important and amazing. I will make a point to read this to my child on all birthdays. January 14, 2008 Simply beautiful A wonderfully piece of work. Great artwork with beautifully poetic prose. Great gift for new arrivals to this world. Well deserved honors. Liked it so much we bought one for each of our children when they were born and for a few other close family members. For more On the Day You Were Born: Book and Musical CD reviews click here.
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