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by Donald G. III Parker (Author), Zach Orr (Illustrator)
Before you were born, you were already loved.
Loved Before Birth is more than a children's story-it's a heartfelt celebration of fatherhood and family. Told from a first-time father's perspective, this tender, beautifully illustrated picture book invites readers into the quiet, joyful moments of anticipation as a dad counts down the days to meet his baby girl. With lyrical words and warm illustrations, it captures the hopes, dreams, and promises every expecting father feels before holding their child for the first time.
Each copy of Loved Before Birth comes with meaningful resources designed to spark reflection, discussion, and connection-all easily accessible through QR codes inside the book. These include:
- Pre and Post-Reading Comprehension Questions to deepen understanding and engagement for young readers.
- Ready-to-Use Lesson Plans crafted for classrooms, storytime sessions, and family learning.
- Father's Reflection Prompts that encourage dads to record their own memories and emotions-creating a personal memoir their children will cherish for years to come.
Perfect for new and expecting parents, baby showers, classrooms, and family storytime, Loved Before Birth is more than a book-it's an experience that nurtures learning, love, and legacy. Families will read it again and again as children grow-always remembering: you were loved before birth.
