Books with title Before You Were Born

A children's book about the clothes people wear, to promote kindness, freedom of expression and diversity.This ode to self-expression encourages kids to be themselves— you should wear what lights you up. Have fun, follow your heart, be real, and rock whatever it is you want to wear.This creative, rhyming book is a reminder that it's OK to be you, and that you have the choice to blend in or stand out. For youth experiencing bullying and/or discrimination, the book provides a resource guide for how to find help.

For readers of Orphan Train and The Nightingale comes a "thought-provoking [and] complex tale about two families, two generations apart . . . based on a notorious true-life scandal."* Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family's Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge--until strangers arrive in force. Wrenched from all that is familiar and thrown into a Tennessee Children's Home Society orphanage, the Foss children are assured that they will soon be returned to their parents--but they quickly realize the dark truth. At the mercy of the facility's cruel director, Rill fights to keep her sisters and brother together in a world of danger and uncertainty. Aiken, South Carolina, present day. Born into wealth and privilege, Avery Stafford seems to have it all: a successful career as a federal prosecutor, a handsome fiance, and a lavish wedding on the horizon. But when Avery returns home to help her father weather a health crisis, a chance encounter leaves her with uncomfortable questions and compels her to take a journey through her family's long-hidden history, on a path that will ultimately lead either to devastation or to redemption. Based on one of America's most notorious real-life scandals--in which Georgia Tann, director of a Memphis-based adoption organization, kidnapped and sold poor children to wealthy families all over the country--Lisa Wingate's riveting, wrenching, and ultimately uplifting tale reminds us how, even though the paths we take can lead to many places, the heart never forgets where we belong. *Library Journal Advance praise for Before We Were Yours "[A] fantastic novel . . . Wingate is a compelling storyteller, steeping her narrative with a forward momentum that keeps the reader . . . engaged and curious."--Publishers Weekly "Lisa Wingate takes an almost unthinkable chapter in our nation's history and weaves a tale of enduring power. That Georgia Tann and her Memphis Tennessee Children's Home Society could actually exist, unraveling the lives of countless children, stealing their pasts and changing their futures, will give you chills. But the real feat of this stirring novel is how deeply Wingate plunges us into the heart and mind of twelve-year-old river gypsy Rill Foss. Rill's utterly singular voice will stay with you long after the last page is turned, as will Wingate's courage to follow her anywhere. . . . Vivid and affecting."--Paula McLain, New York Times bestselling author of Circling the Sun "A powerful tale of family, of sisters, of secrets kept and secrets shared. I absolutely loved this book. I'm still basking in the afterglow, in shock at the true-crime elements, in awe at the journey of these characters who seem to have immortal souls."--Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet "An unforgettable read . . . This captivating novel will quite likely break your heart, but because it's Lisa Wingate at the helm, you will not be left broken. She is a master storyteller and never fails to get to the heart of what makes us hold on to hope."--Susan Meissner, author of Secrets of a Charmed Life "Lisa Wingate's heart-racing tale of a family ripped apart by the Tennessee Children's Home Society scandal rang so true I couldn't sleep until I knew their fate."--Julie Kibler, author of Calling Me Home

Parent and child journey through the gifts of the Earth, as they celebrate becoming a family. Nature, love, & Earth magic bring them together in the most powerful, unique, and perfect ways. Just look to the moonbeams, the gentle breezes, and the kindness of the sun. Before You Were Ours celebrates both traditional and non-traditional families, since every family has been born from the magic of the universe.

One night, while looking through a family album, two young children see that they weren't in some of the photos. Not understanding the concept that they hadn't been born, yet, they persist in questioning their parents about where they were. Not wanting to get into a biology discussion at such a young age, mom offers a vague answer, hoping to bring the focus back to the photo album. The children have other ideas!This endearing brother/sister duo lead you on a journey of love and family, as they develop their own story of where they were before they were born!

A children's book about the clothes people wear, to promote kindness, freedom of expression and diversity.This ode to self-expression encourages kids to be themselves— you should wear what lights you up. Have fun, follow your heart, be real, and rock whatever it is you want to wear.This creative, rhyming book is a reminder that it's OK to be you, and that you have the choice to blend in or stand out. For youth experiencing bullying and/or discrimination, the book provides a resource guide for how to find help.

One night, while looking through a family album, two young children see that there were times when they weren't in the pictures. Not understanding the concept that they hadn't been born yet, they persist in questioning their parents about where they were. Not wanting to get into a biology discussion with them at such a young age, mom offers a vague answer, hoping to bring the focus back to the photo album. The children have other ideas! The endearing brother/sister duo lead you on a journey of love and family, as they develop their own story of where they were before they were born!

Parent and child journey through the gifts of the Earth, as they celebrate becoming a family. Nature, love, & Earth magic bring them together in the most powerful, unique, and perfect ways. Just look to the moonbeams, the gentle breezes, and the kindness of the sun. Before You Were Ours celebrates both traditional and non-traditional families, since every family has been born from the magic of the universe.

"Even before you were born, I was your grandma and I loved you." A loving grandmother eagerly awaits the arrival of her grandchild. She dreams of the baby's soft sighs, sweet smells, and tiny toes, and imagines the infant smiling, rolling over, and crawling for the first time. Finally, the baby arrives and Grandma is ready with a very special message.Tender and touching, Anne Bowen's I Loved You Before You Were Born perfectly conveys the magical anticipation of birth and the Joy a new child brings to a family. Greg Shed's rich, luminescent paintings capture the love and wonder of this blessed event.