What child isn’t curious about those first days of life? In Before You Were Born, Nancy White Carlstrom expertly portrays the sense of wonder new parents feel and reveals the many ways
What child isn’t curious about those first days of life? In Before You Were Born, Nancy White Carlstrom expertly portrays the sense of wonder new parents feel and reveals the many ways a family grows and changes when a child arrives. Inspired by Psalm 139, this lyrical book celebrates the mystery of how each child is a unique and important part of God’s plan.
With warm, joyful illustrations, Before You Were Born tenderly conveys the excitement and love with which parents welcome children into their lives.
Nancy White Carlstrom has written more than 50 books for children, including the popular Jesse Bear books (Simon & Schuster) and the best-selling Does God Know How to Tie Shoes? (Eerdmans). She lives with her family in Seattle, where she enjoys reading and birding in her spare time.
Linda Saport has illustrated many distinctive picture books, including At Your Baptism, Circles of Hope (both Eerdmans), and The Company of Crows (Clarion). Her artwork for the original edition of Before You Were Born was exhibited at the Society of Illustrators annual show. Linda lives in Boulder, Colorado.
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