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This beautifully illustrated popular poem about that tender moment when a parent looks into their baby’s eyes for the first time is the perfect gift book for new parents, and it will be read many times to that beloved child. 2022 Praiseworthy Awards, FINALIST: Picture Book Beloved author of The Lesson, Will You Still Be My Daughter, and I’ll Walk with You, Carol Lynn Pearson is known for her tender and heartfelt stories. Her newest book, illustrating her poem titled Day-Old Child, will enchant adults and children alike. Observe the moment of utter joy when a parent first looks into their newborn baby’s eyes or embraces that first snuggle. Captured with endearing illustrations and representing parents from all walks of life, Day-Old Child reminds us of our closeness to God, whether we’re long in the tooth or brand new to the world.

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Egbert's sweet art keeps the focus on four separate mother-baby pairs that repeat in turn throughout the book. All four [mothers], along with the various family members, are racially diverse. Figures are outlined definitively but with a soft, smudgy line that welcomes readers in. The soft colors and clear love seen on all the faces make this an attractive package for parents who are waiting to share the love of God with their little ones ... A sweet baby shower book for religious parents. -- Kirkus Reviews (3/17/2021 12:00:00 AM)

""This inclusive, explicitly religious offering is a rarity.""--Vicky Smith ""Kirkus"" (5/3/2021 12:00:00 AM) ""An established poem about God and children gets new life with a gender neutral makeover and delightfully inclusive illustrations""--Catherine Callegari ""School Library Journal"" (5/1/2021 12:00:00 AM) ""Egbert's sweet art keeps the focus on four separate mother-baby pairs that repeat in turn throughout the book. All four [mothers], along with the various family members, are racially diverse. Figures are outlined definitively but with a soft, smudgy line that welcomes readers in. The soft colors and clear love seen on all the faces make this an attractive package for parents who are waiting to share the love of God with their little ones ... A sweet baby shower book for religious parents.""-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" (3/17/2021 12:00:00 AM)

"""This inclusive, explicitly religious offering is a rarity.""--Vicky Smith ""Kirkus"" (5/3/2021 12:00:00 AM) ""An established poem about God and children gets new life with a gender neutral makeover and delightfully inclusive illustrations""--Catherine Callegari ""School Library Journal"" (5/1/2021 12:00:00 AM) ""Egbert's sweet art keeps the focus on four separate mother-baby pairs that repeat in turn throughout the book. All four [mothers], along with the various family members, are racially diverse. Figures are outlined definitively but with a soft, smudgy line that welcomes readers in. The soft colors and clear love seen on all the faces make this an attractive package for parents who are waiting to share the love of God with their little ones ... A sweet baby shower book for religious parents.""-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" (3/17/2021 12:00:00 AM)"

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Carol Lynn Pearson is the author of more than forty books and plays, including Goodbye, I Love You and Will You Still Be My Daughter. She has been a guest on ""The Oprah Winfrey Show,"" and ""Good Morning, America,"" and was featured in People Magazine. She lives in Walnut Creek, California. Corey Egbert is a freelance illustrator and the author of If Dinosaurs Could Talk for Me. He grew up in California and Utah, received his BA from Southern Virginia University, and is currently pursuing an MFA in illustration from Syracuse University in New York. He lives in Virginia with his wife, son, and two cats.

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