On the Day You Were Born. Book and Musical CD

Customer Reviews

Average

2008-09-14
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.

From parent to child

2008-07-11
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.

On The Day You Were Born

2008-05-14
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.

The Little One Enjoys It...Me, Not So Much

2008-03-27
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.

Perfect birthday gift for a new baby

2008-02-15
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.

A Family Tradition

2008-02-09

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.

Simple but deep!

2008-01-28
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!

Adorable book, great for toddlers

2008-01-18
It has nice a simple words and very shiny and sparkly pictures. My toddler just loves it!

good purchase

2008-01-18
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.

Simply beautiful

2008-01-14

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.