--- product_id: 319441868 title: "It Had to Be You: A High Contrast Book For Newborns (A Love Poem Your Baby Can See, 1)" price: "R547" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/319441868-it-had-to-be-you-a-high-contrast-book-newborns store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Award-winning poetic narration 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:** R547 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖤 See the love, feel the bond — the baby book every new parent needs! ## 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?** R547 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/319441868-it-had-to-be-you-a-high-contrast-book-newborns) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfect Gift for New Parents:** A meaningful keepsake for baby showers, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day celebrations. - • **Lyrical Love Poem for Your Baby:** Soothing, heartfelt verse from a two-time Emmy winner that deepens parent-child bonding. - • **Visual Stimulation That Captivates:** Bold black-and-white illustrations designed to engage newborns’ developing eyesight. - • **Nursery Essential for Early Learning:** Supports infant visual development while creating memorable reading moments. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Trend-Approved:** Featured by New York Magazine’s The Strategist as a top baby shower pick. ## Overview It Had to Be You is a bestselling high-contrast board book featuring bold black-and-white and red-accented illustrations that newborns can easily see. Penned by Emmy-winning author Loryn Brantz, its lyrical love poem celebrates the journey of parenthood. Highly rated and recognized by New York Magazine’s The Strategist, this book is a perfect, heartfelt gift and an essential addition to any baby’s nursery. ## 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: Great Contrast Colours for Developing Infants - 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. Review: Heartfelt - Great baby shower gift. The illustrations are beautiful. Love the poem, it's so heartfelt. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 18,681 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 10 in Children's Books on Valentine's Day 28 in Children's Books on Adoption 88 in Children's Early Learning Books on Colours | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 962 Reviews | ## Images ![It Had to Be You: A High Contrast Book For Newborns (A Love Poem Your Baby Can See, 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61M1KT1nmXL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heartfelt *by S***E on 26 July 2026* Great baby shower gift. The illustrations are beautiful. Love the poem, it's so heartfelt. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ## Frequently Bought Together - It Had to Be You: A High Contrast Book For Newborns (A Love Poem Your Baby Can See) - Now That You're Here: A High Contrast Book For Newborns (A Love Poem Your Baby Can See) - For Your Smile: A High Contrast Book For Newborns (A Love Poem Your Baby Can See) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/319441868-it-had-to-be-you-a-high-contrast-book-newborns](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/319441868-it-had-to-be-you-a-high-contrast-book-newborns) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-16*