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by Regina Doman (Author), Ben Hatke (Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

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In its mother’s womb, a tiny baby grows, explores the waters, and talks with the angel who is there.

These gentle illustrations and wise words tell the story of that baby and the angel in the waters . . . a story that delights all children, because the journey from conception to birth is their story, too.

About the Author
Regina Doman is the author of several books for young adults, including most recently Black as Night: A Fairy Tale Retold ( Bethlehem Books) and is the series editor of Catholic Teen Novel Project (Sophia). Ms. Doman wrote Angel in the Waters while expecting her first child in 1995. Today she and her husband have five children. She recalls how the came about:

"My youngest sister Anna started to talk when she was not even two years old. My sister Alicia who was studying early childhood education had read that some young children who learn to talk early can describe life in the womb. So Alicia asked Anna if she remembered being in Mommy's tummy.

'Yes,' Anna said.

'What was it like?' Alicia asked.

Anna said, 'It was warm, and dark, and there was an angel there.'"

Ben Hatke is an artist and illustrator working in Virginia where he lives with his wife, daughter, two cats, and eleven chickens. As he illustrated this book, he and his wife began waiting and preparing for their second child to emerge from the waters.

He created the striking illustrations for Angel in the Waters using a blend of traditional and digital media.

Ben is currently working on an assortment of children's book and comic book projects.


Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Sophia Institute Press (October 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1928832814
  • ISBN-13: 978-1928832812
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 7 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,785 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "In the beginning I was...", March 16, 2005
Thus begins this unforgettable story of a pre-born baby's life from consciousness through birth. This book is a masterpiece which has a profound effect on both children and adults. Although many non-religious people might dismiss it as fanciful, the idea of a small helpless pre-born baby speaking to an angel is a sensible and comforting belief. A book like this could tend to be sappy or sentimental, but instead the story is very simple and honest.

The entire narration is from the child's point of view. This has an absolutely disarming effect. Reading the words of the book will almost assuredly make many parents cry, especially those with small children, so you might want to read this through a few times before reading it to your child.

There is a part where the angel explains that beyond the "outside world" there is an "even bigger world" that the angel will lead the child into someday. That reminded me of the poem of St. Francis which says "Dying we are born to eternal life."
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gift for Life!, January 2, 2005
By S. Wedel (Belt, MT USA) - See all my reviews
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"Angel in the Waters" is a wonderful and beautiful book! The illustrations are rich and colorful. The story is a tremendous illustration that pre-born babies (usually called fetuses) are indeed human beings. That is a reality much overlooked in our modern society. I highly recommend this book for BOTH children AND adults. It could offer joy for pregnant women or women who have recently given birth, and compassionate truth for women considering an abortion and those encouraging her to do so. It will teach children of all ages, including teens, that human life begins at conception and is indeed sacred. Thank you to the author and illustrator for this important little book!!!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful depiction of life in the womb!, November 12, 2004
By Joshua M. Janko (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews
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Regina and Ben... You did a great job on this book.
I enjoyed reading it online and I hope to buy some copies
for friends who are expecting. Thank you again for a gem of
a book to use in future ministry.
God bless you and keep up the great work,
Joshua Janko
seminarian (Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Story of Life!
Before I purchased this book, I read it online at the angelinthewaters website. I liked what I saw and I ordered a copy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by annie

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
...the story of a baby in its' mother's womb, talking to an angel who is guiding the baby gently through the process until the baby is born, when the angel gradually fades. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Beth W.

5.0 out of 5 stars Too long for little ones? Depends on the child...
I suppose the book is too wordy for some toddlers, but ours has loved reading the whole thing, word for word, since he was about 16 months old. Read more
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I purchased this book with another called Who is coming to our house? for an expectant mother who has other young children. Read more
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Simply superb. A simple book telling a beautiful tale. Wonderfully illustrated. My 3 year old and 19 month old love this book. There is not too many words that they get bored. Read more
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This is a beautifully written book for children and adults. We totally love the story. It was given as a gift to our newest granddaughter by her godparents for her Baptism . Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book
I enjoyed "Angel in the Waters." It is a beautifully written book from the point of view of a baby in the womb. As an expecting mother, I loved to imagine it was my child. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ann M.

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
This book showed up on my reccomended list a couple of months ago. Hmmm, I thought--I'll chance it.
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Published 18 months ago by M. Heppe

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for an expecting mother
I bought this for my older daughter when I was expecting no.2. It's about an unborn baby speaking to the angel inside the womb. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gift from Grandmom
I have bought this book for each of my grandbabies. I write little thoughts and prayers for him and how excited I am that he is on the way into our family. Read more
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