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Before I Was Me
Before I Was Me
Before I Was Me
Before I Was Me
Before I Was Me

Before I Was Me

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"Before I Was Me" is a beautifully illustrated children's book exploring a child's journey of self-discovery with God. Through imaginative scenarios like being an astronaut, baker, farmer, doctor, teacher, and parent, the child learns about their unique importance and God's unconditional love. Authored by Frank Fraser, this 40-page hardcover book offers a heartwarming message about identity and purpose. See more...

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  • Before I Was Me
  • A wonderful illustrated book 

Before I was me,

When  I was still with God,

I asked Him, “Who will I become?”

“Oh, my little one,” He replied,

“I have great plans for you!

I have chosen you to be

a very important person whom I will always love.”

Thus begins a charming odyssey of self-discovery, as, in conversation with God,

the child imagines himself as:

. . . an  ASTRONAUT  going off to work each morning in a rocket,

stopping   halfway to Mars for milk and cookies . . .

. . . a  BAKER  baking yummy treats everyone wants . . .

. . . a  FARMER  growing food for hungry people

of all nations around the world . . .

. . . a  DOCTOR  healing giraffes and rabbits, and, yes, people, too . . .

. . . a  TEACHER  helping boys and bears and gophers and girls

Become  the best they can be (while giving hugs to the downcast!) . . .

. . . a  PARENT  making the lives of children happy and safe; and finally…

. . . a  CHILD! . . . important simply for who he is

and WHOM GOD WILL ALWAYS LOVE


SKU: 1043374

  • Author: Frank Fraser
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40

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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 14 reviews.

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Baptismal gift

"Found this book to be a delightful read for a little one. Colorful, bright pictures."

— Lin T. (5/5)

Protection

"Book came fairly early, which I liked and it was in perfect condition and if you haven’t read the story, it’s a very nice story for young inquisitive children"

— JUNE F. (5/5)

Love this book

"Very sweet book!!"

— Alex S. (5/5)

Awesome book!

"A wonderful children’s book!"

— Denise D. (5/5)

Great Baptismal Gift

"This was given as a gift to the parents of a newly welcomed child of God into the community of the faithful. As he grows in his faith over the years we hope this book provides him with wisdom and hope of his relationship with God."

— Dr K. (5/5)

Precious baby/gift book!

"Purchased for a baby gift—It is precious! Heartwarming story & beautifully illustrated!"

— Gina C. (5/5)

Before I Was Me

"It was a beautiful book that I hope lets every child know they are beloved even before they are born. God knows us all, loves us all unconditionally. We are very important because he is our Father. I gave this book to a couple as part of a baby shower gift. I recommend it to everyone."

— Darlene M. (5/5)

Before I Was Born

"A beautiful gift to a newborn or an expectant mom. I really like the message it gives of God's plan for us. I highly encourage anyone looking for a faith based gift to go with this book."

— Rita G. (5/5)

Awesome Illustrations!

"This was a great read for my 2. 5 year old, my 6. 5 year old, and me! It is a very sweet book listing some fun things the little one could be when sent down to Earth. They start with an astronaut and eventually realize being a child is best of all because as God says ""a child is love"". The illustrations capture my kids' attention and they love to spot all the animals in them. We read it along with Angel in the Waters which pretty much picks up where this one leaves off with baby now in moms belly."

— Rae (5/5)

Before I was Me

"I loved it and can not wait to read it to my 3year old grand daughter."

— Gloria D. (5/5)

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