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Before I Was Born: God Knew My Name

by Carolyn Nystrom

A faith-based introduction to bodies, birth, and growing up

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Awards & Recognition

  • Award recognition

    ECPA Christian Book Award winner

    The book is described as an ECPA Christian Book Award winner.

  • Series recognition

    1 million copies sold in the series

    The series is reported to have sold 1 million copies; this is a series-level milestone, not a sales claim about ...

AlbakiReads Editorial

A faith-based introduction to bodies, birth, and growing up

Carolyn Nystrom’s illustrated guide brings together basic information about reproduction and pregnancy with a Christian account of the body as part of God’s design. It covers how boys’ and girls’ bodies change as they grow, conception, pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding, using language and explanations intended for young children. The subject matter makes it a resource for beginning family conversations about where babies come from, framed by the book’s religious perspective.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 5–8 beginning to ask questions about bodies, babies, and reproduction.
  • Parents or caregivers seeking a Christian resource for early conversations about sexuality and pregnancy.

Themes

Christian views of the bodyReproduction and pregnancyGrowth and bodily changesFamily conversations

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Book overview

1 Million Copies Sold in Series

ECPA Christian Book Award Winner
From a very early age, many children start to notice and become curious about bodies, babies, and where they come from. Clear, informative, and child friendly, Before I Was Born is the perfect way to introduce your child to the first conversations about reproduction and pregnancy.

Before I Was Born emphasizes God's good design for our bodies and lays a biblical foundation for understanding sexuality. Using age-appropriate language and illustrations, this book introduces children to:

  • A tactful but clear explanation of the basics of sex
  • The changes boys' and girls' bodies go through as they grow
  • The science behind conception and pregnancy
  • How a mother gives birth
  • How breastfeeding works

Framing everything within the larger story of God's wonderful design, your child can begin to understand that God is the giver of good gifts, including the gift of our bodies.

Designed for children ages 5 to 8.

Get the rest of the bestselling God's Design for Sex series so you can start healthy discussions with your children at each stage of life--from toddlers to teens.

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