This keepsake book encourages new parents to nurture and protect the wondrous qualities that have been bestowed on their tiny miracles. When shared with young children, this message helps form within them a strong foundation of values and self-respect. For teens and adults, this story offers healing and hope during times of diminished self-esteem and uncertain transition. It reminds all readers to see the dignity that is inherent in themselves and others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u201cEvery home should have this book. Every family should read it often.\u201d
\n\u2014Lendon Smith, M.D.(Pediatrics), Portland, OR<\/p>\n
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A wonderful, inspirational, beautifully illustrated classic, The Twelve Gifts of Birth <\/em><\/i>by Charlene Costanzo offers a message of love and hope for children of all ages\u2014and for the child in every adult. The recipient of numerous prizes and accolades\u2014including the 1999 Glyph Best Book Award\u2014The Twelve Gifts of Birth <\/em><\/i>is a gift to be cherished, ideal for giving on birthdays, baby showers, baptisms, first communions, confirmations, and, of course, Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4949,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"product_cat":[43],"product_tag":[],"yoast_head":"\n