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A Bloggers Question for Nancy Diedrich:
What do you expect when you choose a children's book?
Pictures that beckon, words that engage, and rhymes that you sing together with your kid. Nancy Diedrich's Whenever a Child is Born has all this and more.
As a parent, I like this book not only because of how it would fascinate a child, but also because it would resonate with the parents too. In a subtle, unobvious way, this book allays your fears (and this applies to both the children and the parents) even as you enjoy the words that celebrate the birth of a new child. In 30 pages, you experience the reactions of animals and birds, and nature and heaven welcoming your little one.
My kids are kind of grown up now, but as a parent, I still felt good having read it. As I read out a couple of couplets to my kid (always a kid for me, as I keep telling him), he smiled too - was it with me (with happy emotions), or at me (for my behaving like a child), I chose not to question.
I did tell him that he'd have adored the book if I had read it to him a few years ago. I did, of course, find pleasure in the illustrations and especially the happiness evident in the eyes. But what I love is the fact that this book left me with a feeling of peace and security.
Whenever a Child Is Born is a beautifully illustrated book that is told in rhymes. It’s about our guardian angels being with us from the time we are born and staying with us throughout our lives. It’s comforting to know that our children are never truly alone because they will always have their guardian angel.
I especially liked the last few pages which say: “You give your child complete love. Your angel gives complete love too. Guardian angels love with a heavenly love. Their gift to your baby and you. All children are gifts of love.”
Although this is a children’s picture book, it would be a perfect gift for new parents to cherish until their child is old enough to read it or be read to.
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Whenever a Child Is Born by Nancy Diedrich is a beautifully written story that I can see prominently displayed and used in any religious-based school or household. It speaks of angels and the heavens and how guardian angels watch over and guide us from a child’s first breath to every moment after.
Whenever a Child Is Born expresses the joy a child brings into this world. I have children of my own, and watching their milestones play out has been a high point in my life.
For parents of young readers, some children should be able to decipher individual words such as animal names and their sounds. Even if a child hasn’t learned to read yet, you can always point to a particular animal and ask what sound it makes.
While the story was cute, Chris Diket (the illustrator) must get credit for creating all those endearing images. His style reminded me of Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes’ drawings.
Locks, Hooks and Books Blog
Whenever a Child Is Born by Nancy Diedrich is a wonderful children’s book. It shows the beauty of the birth of a sweet baby. The earth eagerly waits and becomes brighter, colorful and joyful. It teaches little ones how precious of a gift they truly are. Each child is born with their very own special guardian angel and will never be alone through life. I like that each page has two lines followed by the following page using two lines that rhyme with the first two. It flows very well. I believe children will want to read it or have it read aloud over and over again. I loved it.
Whenever a Child Is Born is visually colorful by the talents of Chris Diket. Their illustrations perfectly bring the story to life. It helps little ones to hold their attention and follow along on every single page. The illustrations are so sweet and a pure delight to look at.
I am going to give Whenever a Child Is Born a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who are between the ages of four and eight years old. It would be a perfect addition to any children’s library, as well as, a church library. I would love to see more books like this one by Nancy Diedrich in the future.
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Cheryl's Book Nook
I loved everything about this book. The story, the illustrations, and the font as well. When I am reading a children's book, I am looking for the following criteria:
Is the story a good one?
Are the pages too "busy"
Can the targeted reader read the book by themselves with minimal assistance.
I am happy to report that this book met all of these criteria points. The story was a lovely one. The illustrations were simple, fun, bright, and not too busy, and young readers could read this book by themselves. There were not a lot of "big" words. The font made it simple to read. I would recommend this book to young readers. Although, this is a book that the whole family with enjoy reading together.
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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK:
Whenever a Child Is Born by Nancy Diedrich is a sweet story about what could happen when a child is born into this world. It is a beautiful book inside and out. The story is sweet and comforting to parents of new babies.
It tells of the excitement of new little ones to their families as well as in Heaven. And I can leave out the gorgeous and amazing illustrations created by Chris Diket. I love the whimsical, fairytale look and they tell the story oh so well.
Children everywhere will love getting their hands on this book. Babies and little ones will love having the book read to them, and older children can read the book themselves. And little ones will have a blast picking out all of the different characters and making up their own story. This sweet book is a good one for all children everywhere.
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Jazzy Book Reviews
Whenever a Child is Born is a sweet children's book about guardian angels. It has beautiful illustrations that make the story come to life and seem even more magical and wonderful.
The story will appeal to young children because it does have a hopeful, comforting message, and I think we could all use some of that right about now.
Who doesn't love the thought of being loved and protected by a guardian angel throughout their life?
The book also showcases the excitement and joy the angels feel whenever a child is born. They eagerly anticipate which one of them will be chosen to follow the child along their life's journey.
I do think this is the type of book everyone can enjoy, regardless of their beliefs. 5 stars!
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We loved putting on our favorite matching PJs and reading this sweet book together! "Whenever a child is Born" This little book is so refreshing with positive, and heartwarming messages! It is perfect specially for nowadays that keeping our children safe is more stressful than ever.
The main message is that "No one journeys alone through life because whenever a child is born, he is given a guardian angel!." Every parent should own a copy! It can also make a great gift for moms to be.
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Babies are a precious gift from God and keeping them safe is most important to parents. Thank you @ForewordPublicity for my new book, "Whenever a Child is Born," by author, Nancy Diedrich.
This story comforts parents, by letting them know that when their child is born, they are given a guardian angel. It not only has a sweet message, but displays beautiful illustrations, as well. This heartwarming book is a great story about the gift of life!
Nancy is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a national Board-Certified Counselor who has been in practice for twenty-five years.
In Nancy’s capacity as a professional counselor, she has been a regular columnist in local magazines. She has accomplished an undergraduate degree in English and speech, and a graduate degree in psychological counseling. Her career has always been directed to the value of words and the power of communication to make the world a better place.
Nancy has been married to her husband, Glenn Diedrich for over fifty wonderful years. They have three children and seven grandchildren who affectionately call her “Nan”.
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