When You Were Just a Heartbeat

by Laurel Molk

In a beautiful celebration of life which makes a perfect gift for any parent-to-be, loving parents describe for their baby what it was like awaiting the time of birth. By the creator of Good Job, Oliver!

Genres: Juvenile, Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Laurel Molk has written and illustrated several books for children, including Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo, and FLO! and When You Were Just a Heartbeat. She lives near Boston.

Reviews

[Mariah Strand]

This book is super sweet with great art work. It is a very simple beginner book, only a few words per page but the sentiment is beautiful.

[Anthony]

A poem by parents while waiting for their new born to join them, they describe how the seasons around them change as their child grows within.