A treasured keepsake, this delightful story offers warmth and joy to parents of a new child. Through lyrical prose and wonderful artwork, the Gift of an Angel recounts heaven's careful choosing of a guardian angel for every new child on earth. A fill-in-the-blank format allows personalization for recipients and ensures that the Gift of an Angel will become a cherished memento. Book includes a CD of lullabies.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR

A gifted writer and artist,Marianne Richmond has touched the lives of millions over the past decade through her greeting card and gift company, Marianne Richmond Studios, Inc. Her products are sold nationwide in more than 1200 gift shops as well as in major retail accounts including Target and Marshall Fields. What makes Marianne unique are her abilities as both writer and artist. "My goal is to help people share the emotions around meaningful life events through unique gift books and products," says Marianne. "I want to help people connect with those who mean the most to them." Her unique, playful style has attracted the attention of manufacturers wishing to feature Marianne's work on home decor, decorative flags and stationery products. Marianne lives in White Bear Lake, MN, with her husband and two children.

REVIEWER COMMENTS

"This is a beautiful book that tells the story of the creation of a new life and how God chooses that child's first guardian angel…Adults, babies and toddlers alike will be attracted to the colorful illustrations. The lyrical writing is wonderful..."
--BookReview.com, which also rated this book as a "Must Read."