Nancy Tillman: Showing Children "You Are Loved"

Join bestselling children's author Nancy Tillman. Nancy's picture books convey peace, safety, and unconditional love for each unique child. See for yourself the books that reviewers call "arresting" "quietly celebratory" "rare" and "beautiful and dramatic." "The pictures subtly radiate golden glints of moonlight, and her almost sculptural rendering style ... counterbalances the ethereal sentiments being expressed," says Publishers Weekly. Nancy Tillman's books show children at an early and impressionable age, "You are the one and only ever you." Her books feature the important message: "You are loved."

The Spirit of Christmas

The Spirit of Christmas takes the reader through a magical journey, embracing all the moments we love during the holidays. A vision made of sparkles and stars, the Spirit is an actual character in the book, and can be found in every illustration. As the reader soon discovers, the most magical part of any Christmas season is spending time with those we love.

Praise for The Spirit of Christmas

"Inspired by best-loved Christmas carols, ancient lore, snow angels, starry winter nights and all that is wonderful about this joyous time of the year, New York Times bestselling author Nancy Tillman weaves a magical tale that celebrates the special moments many of us hold dear. Everything about The Spirit of Christmas makes it the best kind of book to share with the ones you love most. The rhyming verse is so fun to read out loud, and the artwork...the artwork! Have you ever ice skated on an enchanted snowy evening? Or spotted a pack of wolves (and one raccoon!) howling songs of goodwill? Tillman's warm and whimsical illustrations beautifully capture the goodness of the season!" — Children's Book of the Month Club

"'I had just nodded off, at a quarter past four, when the Spirit of Christmas/stepped in through my door.' So begins this lovely story in which all the delights of the season are presented. Realism and fantasy are satisfyingly paired ... A beautiful and timeless book." — School Library Journal

"A buoyant, imagistic tribute to the season, as the Spirit lists joys both concrete ...and intangible, before offering the reminder: 'Because it took nothing but love to begin it, it's not really Christmas if love isn't in it.' Tillman's ethereal illustrations ...[are] captivating." — Publishers Weekly

" Tillman's ... sensibility and beautiful artwork ensure that this will become a popular choice at holiday time." — Booklist

Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You

. . . I wanted you more than you'll ever know,
so I sent love to follow wherever you go. . . .

Love is the greatest gift we have to give our children. It's the one thing they can carry with them each and every day. If love could take shape it might look something like these heartfelt words and images from the inimitable Nancy Tillman. Here is a book to share with your loved ones, no matter how near or far, young or old, they are.

"a child frolics in a magical version of the natural world ... [Tillman] has an unerring instinct for dramatic composition—in these pages, readers get the sense of spying on a secret world" — Publishers Weekly

On the Night You Were Born

When an utterly unique child — like you — is born, the whole world comes alive with thanksgiving. Before the tale ends children will be wiggling their toes and whispering their names in joyous celebration.

Praise for On the Night You Were Born

"Extols and celebrates the uniqueness of a newborn. "Because there had never been anyone like you ever in the world." As the news of the birth travels, creatures around the world celebrate. "When the polar bears heard, they danced until dawn." ... Golden musical notes float across the sky as white polar bears dance and giraffes sway to the sounds of the moon's saxophone. The dark blue night skies make a beautiful and dramatic setting for this special night... painterly art and poetic quality." — School Library Journal

"[A] quietly celebratory picture book... The pictures subtly radiate golden glints of moonlight, and her almost sculptural rendering style gives her characters a hefty physicality that counterbalances the ethereal sentiments being expressed...one of those rare baby books that should make both skeptics and sentimentalists of all ages happy." — Publisher's Weekly

"Well-chosen words juxtaposed with arresting images ...Tillman's mixed-media compositions ...are riveting ...children should be particularly gratified to find out what a big deal they really are." — New York Times

"Too often children are not told how special and wanted they are. This book is a must." — Parenting and Living

"A beautiful tribute to the uniqueness of every child." — Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Nancy Tillman, a former advertising executive, created her first book, New York Times best-selling On the Night You Were Born, to convey to children at an early and impressionable age, "You are the one and only ever you." Nancy's recent books include The Wonder of You: A Book for Celebrating Baby's First Year, and The Spirit of Christmas. She also illustrated It's Time to Sleep, My Love by Eric Metaxas. All Nancy's books feature one important message... "You are loved." Nancy lives in Portland, Oregon. Visit Nancy on the web at www.nancytillman.com.

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