A warm, lyrical picture book that celebrates a child’s arrival and the wonders ahead. Beautiful hardback with a page for a personal message, an effortless, meaningful new-baby gift. Welcome little one. The World Waited For You is a tender, timeless keepsake that celebrates a child’s arrival and all the magical adventures to come. Through gentle, rhyming lines and luminous artwork, an adorable bear invites young readers to marvel at seasons, friendships and the joy of being wonderfully themselves. This giftable hardcover includes a dedicated page for a handwritten note, making it a cherished present from parents, grandparents, godparents and friends. Perfect for new-baby hampers, christenings/naming days and “first library” shelves, it’s a book families will read again and again. IDEAL FOR: Baby & toddler, story-time, gift-wrap/POS add-ons, new-parent baskets, Baby showers. Format: Hardcover picture book • Full-colour illustrations • Lyrical text Gifting feature: Inscription page at the front for a personal message Guide age: 0–5 years WHY IT SELLS: • Instant new-baby solution — inscription page + universal message = easy “add to basket”. • Evergreen — works year-round for births, showers, christenings and first birthdays. • Premium look/feel — luminous art and hardback finish punch above the price point. • Small footprint, big impact — merchandises beautifully in baby, book and gift zones. MERCHANDISING TIPS: • Face-out a copy by your baby cards and gift-wrap to drive attachment sales. • Build a cosy vignette with plush, blankets and a “Welcome Baby” sign. • Offer complimentary inscription during gift-wrap for a simple conversion boost. PERFECT OCCASSIONS: Baby shower • New baby arrival • Naming day/Christening • First birthday • Adoption celebration • Welcome-home gift ABOUT THE BRAND: Created by from you to me — independent publishers crafting meaningful, memory-making gifts since 2007.