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product_id: 319441868
title: "It Had to Be You: A High Contrast Book For Newborns (A Love Poem Your Baby Can See, 1)"
price: "$18.05"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/319441868-it-had-to-be-you-a-high-contrast-book-newborns
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Board book format, durable & baby-friendly Red accent highlights for visual engagement High-contrast black & white visuals It Had to Be You: A High Contrast Book For Newborns (A Love Poem Your Baby Can See, 1)

**Price:** $18.05
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 See the love, feel the bond — the baby book that’s made to mesmerize!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** It Had to Be You: A High Contrast Book For Newborns (A Love Poem Your Baby Can See, 1)
- **How much does it cost?** $18.05 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/319441868-it-had-to-be-you-a-high-contrast-book-newborns)

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- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Durable:** Board book format ideal for on-the-go moments and little hands
- • **Lyrical Love Poem:** Soothing, poetic text that deepens parent-baby bonding
- • **Award-Winning Author:** Created by Emmy-winning Loryn Brantz, trusted and acclaimed
- • **Bold High-Contrast Design:** Maximizes newborn visual stimulation and focus
- • **Perfect Gift for New Parents:** Top-rated choice for baby showers, Mother’s & Father’s Day

## Overview

It Had to Be You is a bestselling high-contrast board book designed specifically for newborns, featuring bold black-and-white illustrations with red accents that babies can easily see. Penned by Emmy-winning author Loryn Brantz, this lyrical love poem celebrates the journey of parenthood and is highly rated for engaging babies and fostering early bonding. A perfect, durable gift for new parents and a nursery essential.

## Description

This sweet and playful board book features bold, high-contrast black-and-white illustrations that babies can actually see! In simple, beautiful verse, bestselling Feminist Baby creator and two-time Emmy Award winner Loryn Brantz narrates the journey that parents take to have their perfect little one. New York magazine's The Strategist chose It Had to Be You as one of the "Best (Nonobvious) Baby Books to Bring to a Shower." As The Strategist stated: " Because of its high-contrast color scheme (with red accents), it’s easy for babies to see the illustrations. Plus, the lyrical text is a love poem to the child that’s as soothing and sweet as a lullaby." With lyrical text from parent to baby, It Had to Be You is perfect for fans of I’ve Loved You Since Forever and Guess How Much I Love You. A must-have addition to every baby’s nursery and a perfect gift for baby showers, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. For every one of our wishes, for every bump along the way, now that you’re here, we’ve known all along...it had to be YOU!

Review: My baby loves it - This is a lovely high contrast book for little babies. My 11 month old loves looking at the different illustrations and we both enjoy reading it together. The book definitely captures babies attention.
Review: Lovely little book for newborns - Cute little contrast book for newborns, a nice one to throw in the bag or pull out for a quick connection time during an awake window.

## Features

- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 12,183 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 10 in Children's Books on Valentine's Day 22 in Children's Books on Adoption 53 in Children's Early Learning Books on Colours |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 934 Reviews |

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My baby loves it
*by A***M on 8 March 2026*

This is a lovely high contrast book for little babies. My 11 month old loves looking at the different illustrations and we both enjoy reading it together. The book definitely captures babies attention.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely little book for newborns
*by C***D on 31 March 2026*

Cute little contrast book for newborns, a nice one to throw in the bag or pull out for a quick connection time during an awake window.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Contrast Colours for Developing Infants
*by E***Y on 1 June 2025*

Really cute little book ideal for newborns and small babies. The contrast colours are eye catching for infants, my 3 month old loved looking at the pictures whilst I read to him. The storyline is really sweet and touching, resonating with parents on how special their baby is to them and how fate brought them into their lives. A little expensive for a short story but worth it for a book which is enjoyable to read and entertaining for the baby.

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*Store origin: US*
*Last updated: 2026-07-12*