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Before You Were Born
Before you were born
God wrote your days in a book,
and when you arrived
we wrapped you in white
and introduced you to the dawn.
W hat child isn't curious about those first days of life? In Before You Were Born Nancy White Carlstrom celebrates the mystery of how each child is a part of God's plan and the wonder of how a family grows and changes when a child arrives. With vibrant colors and joyful images, illustrator Linda Saport tenderly conveys the excitement and love with which parents welcome children into their lives.
This lyrical celebration of every child's life takes its inspiration from Psalm 139.
God wrote your days in a book,
and when you arrived
we wrapped you in white
and introduced you to the dawn.
W hat child isn't curious about those first days of life? In Before You Were Born Nancy White Carlstrom celebrates the mystery of how each child is a part of God's plan and the wonder of how a family grows and changes when a child arrives. With vibrant colors and joyful images, illustrator Linda Saport tenderly conveys the excitement and love with which parents welcome children into their lives.
This lyrical celebration of every child's life takes its inspiration from Psalm 139.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2002
11 people want to read
About the author
Nancy White Carlstrom
76 books24 followersNancy White Carlstrom has written more than 50 books for children, including the Jesse Bear series with illustrator Bruce Degan.
Born the daughter of steel mill worker William J. and Eva (Lawrence) White, Nancy White Carlstrom was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, on August 4, 1948. She practiced writing poetry, enjoyed reading books like Little Women, and wanted to become a children’s book author at an early age. Carlstrom worked in the children’s department of her local library in Washington during her high school years. She graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, majoring in Elementary Education and earning her B.A. in 1970, also studying at Harvard Extension School and Radcliffe from 1974 to 1976. In September of 1974, she married David R. Carlstrom, later a pilot and a marketing director at Fairbanks International Airport. They had two children—Jesse and Joshua.
She draws inspiration from her 18 years living in Alaska, volunteer experiences in Africa and Haiti, and raising her two sons.
Born the daughter of steel mill worker William J. and Eva (Lawrence) White, Nancy White Carlstrom was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, on August 4, 1948. She practiced writing poetry, enjoyed reading books like Little Women, and wanted to become a children’s book author at an early age. Carlstrom worked in the children’s department of her local library in Washington during her high school years. She graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, majoring in Elementary Education and earning her B.A. in 1970, also studying at Harvard Extension School and Radcliffe from 1974 to 1976. In September of 1974, she married David R. Carlstrom, later a pilot and a marketing director at Fairbanks International Airport. They had two children—Jesse and Joshua.
She draws inspiration from her 18 years living in Alaska, volunteer experiences in Africa and Haiti, and raising her two sons.
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July 31, 2013
This book wasn't my favorite children's book. It was very strange my younger child didn't understand it and neither did my older one. As a parent I believe it sounds like the book Guess how much I Love You. I thought it was heart warming. Not advised for younger children.
October 13, 2009
Strange and not appealing to little kids.
July 28, 2013
I am not religious, so I am definitely not the target audience for this book. That being said, the poetic side of this book was interesting, so "it was ok."
February 10, 2024
This story is about children being born into the world and reflects God as creator and author of our lives. It also discusses the unconditional love of God and parents, and how as they grow up and the world changes that kind of love does not.
This book is so sweet! The literature is beautifully written and the illustrations are very unique.
As a future speech pathologist, I would use this book as a teaching school for a client in elementary school who is receiving therapy for literacy skills to target reading comprehension.
This book is so sweet! The literature is beautifully written and the illustrations are very unique.
As a future speech pathologist, I would use this book as a teaching school for a client in elementary school who is receiving therapy for literacy skills to target reading comprehension.
February 4, 2019
A reminder that each of us is fearfully and wonderfully made, and that every tiny life is something to anticipate, honor and celebrate.
February 4, 2022
New parents retell their baby the tale of when they weren't in the world yet.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 6, 2009
Beautiful snuggle book for bedtime! Brought back a lot of memories of how I felt when my son was in my womb...dancing. Smile.
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