The Twelve Gifts of Birth :: Education by Design Store

Editorial Review

There is no more magical moment than when a newborn baby is laid in a mother's arms. What was for many months a dream and a mystery is now a miraculous new person at the threshold of a life filled with possibilities.

Through a tender, inspiring tale, The Twelve Gifts of Birth reveals the birthright inheritance that all children receive at this moment. Wise women, otherwise known as fairy godmothers, announce the twelve gifts in the form of blessings and show how to use them to enrich one's life.

This keepsake book encourages new parents to nurture and protect the wondrous qualities that have been bestowed on their tiny miracles. When shared with young children, this message helps form within them a strong foundation of self-respect and values. For teens and adults, this story offers healing and hope during times of diminished self-esteem and uncertain transition. It reminds all readers to see the dignity that is inherent in themselves and others.

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Customer Reviews

Absolutely Beautiful!

2007-11-12
This book is a must have keepsake for yourself, your children and any newborns who might touch your life. It's beautifully illustrated and the message is one that reasonates no matter your age. I've purchased copies for myself and to give to my daughters as they graduate from college and high school next year. It's a book I will always treasure and I know they will too.

Wonderful Book

2007-09-26
I bought this book for my sister who is having her first baby and then had to buy one for my son. The book brought tears to 3 generations in my family. It is an excellent book for all ages.

A 5-star gift for a 5-star book!

2007-09-07
I purchased this book for my beautiful new grand-daughter. Even though she won't be reading it for a while, I felt it really conveyed the message of self-importance and worth. It makes a wonderful gift for a new baby, but it is also a reminder to us all that we were born with inherent gifts and abilities.

Great Book for Baby Gifts

2007-08-14
I recieved this book at my baby shower. I love it and now give as a gift at all baby showers I attend. It has a great message and the picturs show the diversity of people in terms of age and race. I really love it.

Twelve Wonderful Gifts to Share

2007-05-15
Twelve wonderful gift to share with your child as you read to them. This makes a great gift for a new parents or grandparents to share with a child.

Beautiful message and book

2008-04-26
This was given to me as a baby shower gift for my daughter. It is one of our favorite books and I now give it out as a newborn gift to friends and family. The messages are powerful and simple. It is not a long book so it's perfect for bedtime.

Wonderful Touching Book!

2008-03-01
This is a beautiful book about the wonderful gifts of birth! I have given this as a "new baby" gift to several of my friends, and they absolutely love the book. The illustrations and the words are done in a beautiful way. I highly recommend this as a great baby gift!

Beautiful Book

2008-01-18
Every parent/grandparent needs this book and then every child needs to have it read to him/her over and over again so that he can know how very special the day is that he was born. This book celebrates the child's arrival to the family and helps to foster characteristics that should be a birthright to all children.

Heartwarming and wonderful book for all ages

2007-12-11
This book is an awesome gift! It is a wonderful story that teaches children of all ages many important virtues and lessons!

Twelves gifts at birth

2007-11-29
Remember the fairy godmothers in Sleeping Beauty presented her with 'gifts' when she was born.....

A great baby present with lots of hopes and dreams for the child.