I have always wanted a book that expresses how excited parents are for the birth of their child in a kid friendly way. "God Gave Us You" by Lisa Tawn Bergren illustrates the excitement and anticipation of a polar bear family as they wait for their first born. The book details little polar bear wanting to know how he came about, and the mother and father share the journey, with the most important part being that their little one was a gift from God that they wouldn't trade for anything.
This book is perfect for a family. My daughter is too young to understand the words just yet, but I know that when she is older she will love this story. The illustrations are simple, yet beautiful and fit the story well. I love that, in the end of the book, the bear asks if the parents could ever want another (different) baby. Mother bear reassures Little Cub that she could never want anyone else because "God Gave Us You."
I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who feels their son or daughter is a unique gift from God. It would work well any child; oldest, middle, youngest, or only.
*I received this book from the publisher, WaterBrook Press, in order to give an honest review. I did not have to give a positive review, and others may or may not feel the same way about this book as I do.
