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Published to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the united nations convention on the rights of the child. International look at childrens rights, exploring global issues faced by children, encouraging compassion and empathy. When you were born, a song began. So begins this lyrical and unique nonfiction picture book by award-winning childrens author Nicola Davies. With tenderness and heart, Nicola introduces young readers to the universal rights that every child is entitled to under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Using the metaphor of song, the book opens with the arrival of a newborn and its unique song, then pans out to explore all the essential things that every song needs to thrive, love, protection, a home, a name, the chance to explore and learn.



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Nicola Davies



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