Here I Am is a poem for parents to read to their babies. Whether your baby is full term and able to lie comfortably on your chest, or if your baby is spending the first hours in an isolate, this poem describes your baby's feelings. After each page, look at your baby and wait. Watch for small responses. Your baby will hear you. Your baby will know you. Here I Am helps us attend to the soul of who we are. Let the words roll slowly from you to your baby. Gather comfort around the joy of new life, allowing the calm moments to focus your thoughts, connecting your family as one. This book is for caregivers, parents and families to read to their newborn baby.