by Brittney Spencer (Author), Christina Michalos (Illustrator)

A tender affirmation of love and gratitude for a new child.

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A new baby is a beautiful wonder for all parents, effectuating a love they never knew possible. How Lucky Am I? is a precious rhyming story that relays the anticipation, adoration, and thanksgiving for a cherished child.

The reader is taken through a variety of poignant scenes including a parent's contemplation of her baby's upcoming arrival, the wonder of her new child, and the joy of cherishing each day and milestone as he or she grows. Cheerful and lightsome illustrations evoke the happiness of the story. A rhyming text and repetitive title phrase make the book a delightful read-aloud.

As we lie in our hammock

Counting stars in the sky,

I quietly whisper,

"How lucky am I?"

Evocative of special occasion classics such as Guess How Much I Love You, Pat the Bunny, and Love You Forever, Brittney Spencer's How Lucky Am I? is an inspirational and loving story for families to read together.

Why readers love How Lucky Am I?:

• A perfect keepsake for any gift-giving milestone such as a baby shower, birth of a baby, Mother's Day and Father's Day, or simply to share a loving message.
• Parents and children alike will relate to and take comfort in this love note for a child. Perfect for little readers ages 0-6.
• The story is relatable for grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Inclusive for all families.