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Little One, We Knew You'd Come
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See moreLittle One, We Knew You’d Come, written by New York Times bestselling children’s book author Sally Lloyd-Jones, is a joyful celebration of the universal love and anticipation of parents awaiting the arrival of a new baby.
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Feel the heartwarming joy and anticipation in welcoming a new baby in New York Times bestselling children’s book author Sally Lloyd-Jones, Little One, We Knew You’d Come. This endearing story about a parent’s hope and anticipation of a new baby is full of lyrical prose and cute animal illustrations.
Overflowing with joy, Little One, We Knew You’d Come features Sally Lloyd-Jones' beautiful rhyming text that shows a parent’s love and anticipation for their new child.
Little one, we knew you’d come.
We hoped. We dreamed. We watched for you.
We counted the days till you were due.
We waited. How we longed for you,
And the day that you were born.
Little One, We Knew You’d Come:
- Has engaging illustrations and delightful, lyrical text
- Is a beautiful message for parents and grandparents to read aloud to their children again and again
- Is a joyful story that celebrates new life and the love we have for our little ones even before their arrival
- Makes the perfect gift for a baby shower, new baby, baptism, adoption, new beginning, or special occasion
Other books you might enjoy from bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones:
- The Jesus Storybook Bible
- The Jesus Storybook Bible Christmas Collection
- Song of the Stars
- Bunny’s First Spring
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Little One, We Knew You'd Come by Sally Lloyd-Jones is lauded for its heartwarming storytelling and beautiful illustrations. Reviewers appreciate its lyrical prose and the emotional depth it brings to the family experience of welcoming a new child. The book is praised for its gentle celebration of love and new beginnings, making it a cherished read for both parents and children.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780310764588
Publisher: Zondervan
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 April 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: ZonderKidz
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Eve Tharlet
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 260.0mm
Height: 262.0mm
Weight: 421g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Sally Lloyd-Jones is a leading writer of inspirational books for children. She is the author of three bestselling children's Bibles, including the Moonbeam Award winner and ALA notable The Jesus Storybook Bible, as well as Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing, winner of the ECPA Inspirational Book award. She has written many picture books for children, such as the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller How to Be a Baby: By Me, the Big Sister and Song of the Stars. Sally was born and raised in Africa, was schooled in England, and now lives in New York City. Eve Tharlet's childhood was basked in a Germano-French culture, having been born in Alsace, France, but grew up in Germany. She has illustrated about 150 children's books in different countries, as well as nine graphic novels for kids, which were made into an animated TV series.
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