On the Day You Were Born :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

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
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.

Simple but deep!

2008-01-28

In simple words and radiant collages, Debra Frasier celebrates the natural miracles of the earth and extends an exuberant welcome to each member of our human family. Accompanied by a detailed glossary explaining such natural phenomena as gravity, tides, and migration, this is an unforgettable book. “A book filled with reverence for the natural order of the world and the place of the individual in it.”--School Library Journal

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!

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.

Excellent book

2008-01-07
This is a wonderful book. Although it is generic about what goes on every day on this planet - the way it is worded feels very personal and individual. I love reading this to my son, and he seems to feel very special when we are done reading it. The images are great, the concept is tremendous - everyone, any age should have this book.

One of the best baby gifts we received

2007-11-29
My wife and I read to our baby daughter every night before we put her to bed. She loves to hear our voices. This book has become one of our favorites. The illustration is childlike and colorful, but has a sophisticated theme. The writing is beautiful with a warm, sweet message. The prose is rhythmic and natural. It is very different from many children's books.

We received this book as a gift at a baby shower for my wife. Guests were asked to bring a favorite book from their childhood. This was a perfect baby shower gift. Highly recommended.