Publisher's Synopsis
When a family gathers to welcome the arrival of a new baby and commit themselves to the child's future welfare and happiness, the occasion calls for a few well-chosen words. Now finding the perfect selection is easy, thanks to this collection of poems and prose readings. There's something here for every taste-from the Psalms of King David to the songs of Bob Dylan, from a Navajo blessing to a poem by Emily Dickinson-each one a unique expression of parents' and godparents' universal feelings of hope, pride, and joy.
