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The Wonder That Is You Board book – Picture Book, March 3, 2020

by Glenys Nellist (Author), Aurelie Blanz (Illustrator)

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Every parent dreams of embracing their new child. When that dream comes true, it’s as if all of creation rejoices with them. Celebrate a new arrival with this heartwarming board book, The Wonder That Is You, by bestselling author Glenys Nellist.

The Wonder That Is You is:

Not only a perfect gift for new babies, but also a precious story to read aloud with big brothers and sisters in anticipation of the new arrival
A heartwarming way to tell your children, godchildren, or grandchildren of any age how special they are and how much that are loved
A durable padded board book that fits perfectly into little hands
A soothing bedtime book that will have your little ones falling fast asleep in your loving arms

It felt as if the world stood still

The day my dream came true,

And all creation paused to see

The wonder that is you.

The Wonder That Is You is perfect gift for baby showers, baptisms, adoptions, birthdays, or any time you want to tell your little one how much they are loved.

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Baby - 4 years
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28 pages
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English
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8.25 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches
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Zonderkidz
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March 3, 2020
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0310766591
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978-0310766599
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IN THIS LYRICAL, RHYMING CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK, a mother's joy knows no bounds as she welcomes her much-anticipated and loved child into the world, even as all of creation celebrates with her. Author Glenys Nellist exuberantly and eloquently captures a mother's awe and gratitude at receiving so great a gift: 'It felt as if the world stood still / The day my dream came true. / And all creation paused to see / The wonder that is you. / It seemed to me that oceans surged / And shouted out your name, / And everyone around me knew / I'd never be the same.' Illustrator Aurelie Blanz's vivid, energetic pictures capture the buoyant life-affirming atmosphere of Nellist's poetry. Myriad creatures -- deer, butterflies, an owl, rabbits, a whale, fish, a frog, geese, a kitten, and more -- look at the newborn in amazement. Flowers, the moon, trees, stars, and the breeze welcome the infant into God's astounding world. The mothers and babies that Blanz depicts reflect the diversity of God's good creation of different races, and one of the ties that binds them together -- the birth of children. The Wonder That is You is recommended as a gift, not only for the birth of a child, but also to possibly commemorate an infant's baptism. -- The Christian Courier

About the Author

Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England. The author of multiple children's books including the bestselling ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas and the popular series Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time, her writing reflects a deep passion for helping children discover joy in the world. Glenys lives in Michigan with her husband, David. Learn more at GlenysNellist.com

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zonderkidz; Illustrated edition (March 3, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Board book ‏ : ‎ 28 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0310766591
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0310766599
Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby - 4 years
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.33 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #642,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #357 in Children's Christian Family Fiction
- #448 in Children's Books on Adoption
- #719 in Christian Poetry (Books)

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Although I live in Michigan, USA, I was born and raised in a little village in northern England.

I grew up in a big old house, with two wonderful parents and seven siblings. My dad was the one who introduced me to the gospel. My mum was the one who encouraged me to work with children.

And at primary school, my teacher was the one who urged me to write. One day a week, I was one of the lucky few withdrawn from the classroom to sit in big, comfy armchairs in the teachers' lounge. There, in front of a roaring log fire, with pencil and paper at the ready, I would write.

Four long decades later, I would find myself living across the pond, married to a wonderful man, mum to four children and three daughters-in-law, and grandma to three bouncing boys and one gorgeous girl. And as if all that wasn’t blessing enough, I somehow became an author, despite giving up on my first book half way through.

And if you would have told me then, that this book would one day become a series, that I would begin a second series, and a third… I never would have believed you. The only possible explanation is that our great God is able to do immeasurably more than all I could ever ask or possibly imagine.

And to God, alone, be the glory.

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Carol A.

This book is a treasure!

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019

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I adore all of Glenys Nellist's books, but "The Wonder That Is You" is my new favorite! I remember holding my newborn daughter and feeling like my heart would burst from all the love I had for her! And here, 25 years later, my feelings and emotions are captured in this beautiful book. The love a mother has for her child never goes away...and that is true for moms who have actually given birth or those who have adopted. The animals and fish, moon and stars, the warm colors all enhance the words on the pages. It is the sweet faces, though, that Aurelie Blanz has drawn that melt my heart. This book IS a "wonder" of love and joy!

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Tea & Jesus Lady

Perfect gift for new mom and grandmother!

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019

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Each of my children’s birthdays involves the typical cake, gift, and balloons. I also story tell recalling the day each was born. Their birth is such a part of my life story, my faith story, and my family story that I’m thrilled to stroll down those memory lanes. Even our grandchildren love hearing the stories of the day they were born because their mothers are warriors, their dads are super heroes, and one was born on the side of the road during rush hour traffic making international news.

My friend Glenys Nellist has actually published a children’s book celebrating the birth of her eldest child entitled The Wonder That Is You, illustrated by Aurelie Blanz. This book is beautiful and a wonderful gift for any new mom or grandmother. The rhyme is tender and the images are delightfully soft, diverse, and colorful.

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Nancy J Harvey

The Wonder That Is You will become a mother’s favorite to share with her child.

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2019

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I have all of Glenys’s books but this is my favorite as it spoke to my feelings the day my first child was born. That moment in time forever changed my life. Glenys has captured those feeling but the best part about this book is it is one you can share with a child and show them in the thoughtful words and beautiful illustrations meant to let them know how special they are and what a gift they are to you and the world. I will certainly give this book to any new mothers I know. Since it is also a board book a child can sit and look at all the delightful illustrations as they learn to treasure books. Buy this book, you won’t be disappointed.

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Beautiful illustrations and a celebration of a parent's heart

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019

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This beautiful picture book relays well the world-changing emotions that a new child brings to a parent's heart. The illustrations that support the text's celebratory and lyrical word pictures are breathtaking and even on their own would be reason enough to buy the book!

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Shawn Howell

Excellent new mom gift

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019

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This children’s book is beautiful. Would make an excellent gift for a new mom. I read it with my toddler and she loves pointing to each baby in the page as she delightfully says “baby!”

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D. Palmer

A beautiful, memorable story.

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019

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This story, written by Glenys Nellist, is a beautiful one. She put into beautiful words what I felt when I had all three of my children, but especially my first child. Reading this book brought all of those emotions back to me even though it has been many years since he was born. Thank you Glenys for letting me relive that experience once more.

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Alyssa Husby

A Lyrical Love Story to a Child

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019

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I am so happy to have received my copy of "The Wonder That is You" for our school library! I have been anxiously awaiting this book since I pre-ordered it, after falling in love with her other stories. This is a beautiful rhyming ode to a child, with the most gorgeous illustrations. It will make your heart sing when you reach the last page. I will be ordering another copy as a gift (and probably more after that). Excellent addition to our library collection! I know many parents will be checking it out for cuddle time with their tiniest readers.

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Christy Miller Black

Wonderful book that captures the parent's heart on the page...

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019

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This book is beautifully illustrated and craftily written to capture the awe and wonder of parents at a child's birth. The illustrations are inclusive and diverse in their portrayal of mothers from a variety of cultures. Glenys does an amazing job of sharing the new parenting experience and it makes me fall in love with my children all over again. I purchased this book as a gift for a baby's baptism and I recommend it to all parents. "The Wonder That Is You" will be a regular baby shower purchase for me.

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Pam BenMardhia

A wonder of a book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2019

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Every mother will recognise that sense of awe and incredulity as they gaze on their new born and softly ask themselves "Did I really do that?". This adorable book was written to celebrate the birth of the author's first born son but in sharing her experience, Glenys Nellist takes you back to that moment for yourself and allows you to relive the joy and elation of bringing a child into the world. The verses are so beautifully crafted, embracing all aspects of nature and creation, with a lyrical, rhythmic quality reminiscent of a lullaby: I felt a kind of hush on first reading, as though the words were whispering to me. But there is also an exuberance - an abundance of life and jubilation bursting from the pages, engendered by the array of creatures and the endless possibilities the miracle of new life brings. Utterly joyous. The illustrations are equally enchanting, the mothers and babies depicted covering a diverse range of ethnicities, reminding readers that this experience is universal and celebrated by "all creation". A perfect gift for a baby shower or to welcome a newborn, but also to remind stressed-out mums and grannies everywhere of what a wondrous, precious gift a child is.

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Josua-David Hinojosa

Sehr schönes Buch

Reviewed in Germany on March 27, 2020

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Wunderschönes Buch
Ich bin ganz begeistert von den tollen Bildern und dem ganzen Layout!! Ein superschönes Buch, dass so eine schöne Aussage in einer so träumerischen Melodie verpackt. Ich würde es zu jeder Geburt verschenken 💕

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