Loved Before Birth: A First-Time Father's Joyous Countdown to Fatherhood - Hardcover

by Donald G. III Parker (Author), Zach Orr (Illustrator)

Before you were born, you were already loved.

Loved Before Birth is a tender children's picture book about fatherhood, told from a first-time dad's perspective. Readers are invited into the quiet, joyful moments of anticipation as a father counts down the days to meet his baby girl. With lyrical words and warm illustrations, this heartfelt letter captures the hopes, dreams, and promises every expecting father feels before holding their child for the first time.

Perfect for new and expecting parents, baby showers, and bedtime reading, this keepsake book is more than a story-it's a tool for connection. Teachers, parents, and caregivers can access pre- and post-reading discussion questions along with links to lesson plans and father journaling prompts to encourage reflection and bonding.

Whether you're searching for a baby shower gift for dad, an expecting father book, or a parenting book for dads to share at bedtime, Loved Before Birth is a timeless treasure that celebrates the bond between parent and child. Families will read it again and again as children grow-always remembering: you were loved before birth.