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Yvonne Sundberg is an award-winning Nigerian-American author and U.S. Army Veteran. Her love for writing began with a surprising twist: as a little girl, she asked her dad to buy her a book, but instead, he wrote one about her childhood.
That decision inspired her creativity and love for storytelling, and while attending high school at S-TEE Academy in Nigeria, she authored her first book, Twin Sisters, at just 10 years old. That early spark of creativity has grown into her journey as an author, sharing stories of hope, faith, and resilience.
With her background in English Literature and a wealth of personal experiences as an immigrant and military veteran, she draws from her faith and diverse experiences to create relatable characters and thought-provoking themes.
As a mother, Yvonne is committed to continuing the tradition of writing for children by crafting inspiring stories that celebrates joy, hope, faith, resilience, and love.
The author’s experience of having a child after eight years of waiting inspired Precious One, You Were Worth the Wait.
Reviewed by Luwi Nyakansaila for Readers' Favorite
Precious One, You Were Worth the Wait is a children’s picture book written by Yvonne Sundberg with illustrations by Lucie Korneeva. It highlights the heartwarming journey of Mama and Dada as they long for a baby. They cry and pray for a miracle, and when they finally receive the joyful news that Mama is pregnant, they prepare for the baby’s arrival. They have gender reveal parties with friends and family, Mama paints the baby’s room, and Dada builds a crib. The story shows the parents' excitement and the joy of loved ones who support them through the process. Finally, it highlights the happiness when their precious baby arrives, reminding readers that every moment of waiting is meaningful and that every child is a treasured gift.
Precious One, You Were Worth the Wait is a delightful story that many parents will enjoy. The journey of having a baby can be challenging. This book captures the emotional ups and downs that many couples experience, beautifully illustrating themes of hope, love, and community support. Yvonne Sundberg highlights how everyone can participate in the preparation and celebration of a new life in the family. I love that the story is inspired by the author's real-life experience, making it authentic and heartwarming. The book is uplifting and will put a smile on readers' faces. It has a section where you can add your little one's photo, which personalizes the book and makes it a keepsake. You can also share this story with youngsters to help them understand and embrace the arrival of a new family member. The colorful illustrations bring this heartfelt narrative to life, capturing the joyful anticipation and emotional investment of the parents and their loved ones. Overall, this is great work.
