On the Day You Were Born
By Debra Frasier
The Story
A joyful look at the natural world welcoming a new baby, as the moon pulls the tides, rain falls, and word of the coming birth spreads from animal to animal across the whole earth.
Why It's Special
For the family marking a birth, an adoption day, or just wanting a child to feel like the world was waiting for them, this book turns that feeling into something you can hold and read aloud.
- Big idea: Every child arrives already connected — to the tides, the weather, the animals, and the whole turning earth.
- Vibes: Tender, awe-filled, and quietly grand — more hush than hurry.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy looking at collage art full of natural detail
- are curious about the moon, tides, and weather
- respond well to gentle, celebratory read-alouds
- love hearing about the day they were born
Ask Your Little Reader
- Imagination: What do you think the animals said to each other when they heard the news that you were coming?
- Real-life connection: What do you know about the day you were born — where were you, and who was waiting for you?
- Wonder & the natural world: Why do you think the moon and the tides are part of the story of your birth?
- Feelings & empathy: How does it feel to think the whole earth was getting ready for you?
- Story & problem-solving: What are some of the natural things mentioned in the glossary that you'd like to learn more about, like gravity or migration?
