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Olive + Page "Before You Were Here" Book


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The Olive + Page "Before You Were Here" Book is a story designed to let the little ones know they were, and always have been ... a dream come true.

"Before You Were Here" is a heartfelt adventure of longing and anticipation. Lead your little one through a magical tale filled to the brim with celebrations, dancing, and singing as the world awaits a very special arrival.

The road to conceiving a child is often far from straightforward. It can involve many grey days and longing like no other. This story is inspired by the many people out there who have been on that journey and wanted nothing more than to have their very own family.

It provides a wonderful platform to pause, share and connect, and let little ones know they are a dream come true. With words that speak from the heart, and lovingly hand-drawn watercolour illustrations, it is guaranteed to make both the big and little people in your life feel all mushy inside.

"Before You Were Here" has been thoughtfully written and illustrated by two mamas who live in the sunny Nelson/Tasman region of New Zealand, and are hugely passionate about spreading love to the little ones.

Recommended for children 1-4 but loved by all ages.

  • Gorgeous picture book for children
  • 28 pages of lovingly hand-drawn original watercolour illustrations
  • Glossed cover 350gsm
  • 157gsm FSC Certified eco-friendly paper with colour printing
  • Unisex characters for both girls and boys, and their Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Godparents, and special friends alike
  • Dedication page is perfect for gifting
  • Designed in Nelson, New Zealand

Olive + Page is a boutique brand selling elegant journals and unique children’s picture books that have been lovingly designed and created in Nelson, New Zealand. Our pages bring together values of mindful living, conscious appreciation, sharing and connectedness, and capturing moments in time – to ultimately - enhance the moments and memories we have. 

BACKGROUND INSPIRATION

Olive + Page was born from a genuine desire to help others make moments count. It may be cliché, but life really does go by so fast. If we don’t stop to look around, connect with loved ones, and appreciate the current phase we’re in – before we know it, it’s gone. Whether it be through pausing to write in one of our journals, or connecting with little ones through our children’s picture books – both types of pages have one common mission: to promote presence, to increase connection, and to enhance moments of joy in everyday life.

For Olive + Page, sustainability has been about consciously planning and looking ahead to ‘do what we can, where we can’ in order to make a positive contribution to the environment and surroundings in which we operate.   Right from the initial setup of Olive + Page, finding sustainable solutions has been an important value driver underpinning our business model. This has impacted on a range of business decisions, from product design, to how we chose our suppliers and packaging solutions.   Below you will find ways in which we ‘do our bit’ as a small business. We continue to evaluate our business processes and work with suppliers to ensure sustainability is front-of-mind.   FSC Certified Paper   All Olive + Page journals and books use FSC-certified paper.  

The ‘FSC’ is an international non-profit organisation, the Forest Stewardship Council, which was founded to promote the practice of sustainable forestry worldwide. The FSC defines a set of strict standards, and then independently certifies that those standards have been met. This certification ensures that forest products - like paper - have been sourced in an environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable manner. An FSC certification tracks the whole supply chain in order to ensure that the paper or timber came from responsible sources.

The FSC also ensures that trees that are harvested are replanted or allowed to regenerate naturally. Forests must be managed with due respect for the environment, the wildlife, and the people who live and work in them.

Eco-Friendly Packaging   Olive + Page uses corrugated cardboard book-mailers rather than plastic bag alternatives or plastic bubble wrap, ensuring items are protected during shipping, while minimising our environmental impact.   To package products, Olive + Page uses eco-friendly tissue paper and paper stickers which are FSC certified, printed with soy-based inks, and use acid-free paper. Our box tape is recycled, water-activated, and uses soy-based inks. We also use recycled cards which are compostable.   Giving Back   In addition to choosing more sustainable options for products and packaging, Olive + Page believes in the importance of giving back to the wider society. Sustainability is of course, not just about environmental impacts, but social and economic factors as well.

Here's the Quick & Dirty Rundown of Everything You Need to Know for Shipping & Delivery:

  • NZ orders of $125+ are eligible for FREE SHIPPING
  • Orders shipping in NZ that are under $125 are charged a flat-rate of $9.00 per order (no rural surcharges)
  • International shipping will be calculated at the checkout
  • Generally, orders placed by 12:00 PM on business days are dispatched the same day as ordered, via overnight courier (meaning you should have your gorgeous goodies 1-2 business days after placing your order)
  • 95% of packages are shipped via OVERNIGHT COURIER (Courier Post) as our standard level of service (exceptions are big & bulky items to the North Island)
  • Internationl orders are shipped via NZ Post AirMail or DHL Express (you can select at checkout and delivery timeframes are provided there for each service)
  • We DO NOT charge a rural surcharge (please allow additional days for rural delivery)
  • Please anticipate delays after weekends, holidays and promotional times due to increased order volumes
  • You'll receive a shipping confirmation e-mail when your order ships (these can sometimes end up on Spam or Junk, so please have a look there)
  • Orders are dispatched Monday through Friday (excluding public holidays)

For the full details on all of our shipping information, please pop on over here.

OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU

Naked Baby Eco Boutique guarantees that you will be delighted by your shopping experience with us. If you are not happy with any aspect of your purchasing experience, please let us know so we may resolve these issues. Our aim is to not only meet our obligations under the Consumer Guarantees Act, but to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Returns and Exchanges (The Quick and Dirty):

  • You are welcome to return an eligible item for a refund to the original payment method within 21 days of purchase
  • For purchases made online, the cost to return the item to us will be at the customer's expense (and the original shipping fee is non-refundable)
  • Should you wish to exchange size or colour of an item, we will happily do so as part of our complimentary one-way exchange program (you ship the original item to us at your cost, and we will ship the replacement item to you at no additional shipping charge)
  • Outside of 21 days, items may be exchanged or store credit provided, for up to 90 days
  • PLEASE CHOOSE CAREFULLY FROM OUR OUTLET as these items are STRICTLY FINAL SALE (sorry, no refunds, exchanges, returns, or store credits)
  • Items MUST be returned in perfect, saleable condition, including the packaging (unwashed, unused, unworn - please package carefully so they don't get damaged when shipping back to us)
  • All refunds will be processed via the original payment method, once the product is received by us in saleable condition, within 7 business days
  • In the unlikely event that an item is faulty, please get in touch with us ASAP to chat about next steps (please DO NOT use the item)
  • For further information, please refer to our Refunds & Exchanges page or our FAQs

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Olive + Page

Olive + Page, based in Nelson, New Zealand, offers elegant journals and unique children's picture books. Our mission is to enhance moments, promote presence, and foster connection. Sustainability drives our business decisions, impacting product design, suppliers, and packaging. We use FSC-certified paper, eco-friendly packaging, and contribute to society through various initiatives. Olive + Page strives to make a positive environmental, social, and economic impact while encouraging mindful living.

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Buy Olive + Page "Before You Were Here" Book at NAKED BABY NZ

The Olive + Page "Before You Were Here" Book is a story designed to let the little ones know they were, and always have been ... a dream come true.

"Before You Were Here" is a heartfelt adventure of longing and anticipation. Lead your little one through a magical tale filled to the brim with celebrations, dancing, and singing as the world awaits a very special arrival.

The road to conceiving a child is often far from straightforward. It can involve many grey days and longing like no other. This story is inspired by the many people out there who have been on that journey and wanted nothing more than to have their very own family.

It provides a wonderful platform to pause, share and connect, and let little ones know they are a dream come true. With words that speak from the heart, and lovingly hand-drawn watercolour illustrations, it is guaranteed to make both the big and little people in your life feel all mushy inside.

"Before You Were Here" has been thoughtfully written and illustrated by two mamas who live in the sunny Nelson/Tasman region of New Zealand, and are hugely passionate about spreading love to the little ones.

Recommended for children 1-4 but loved by all ages.

  • Gorgeous picture book for children
  • 28 pages of lovingly hand-drawn original watercolour illustrations
  • Glossed cover 350gsm
  • 157gsm FSC Certified eco-friendly paper with colour printing
  • Unisex characters for both girls and boys, and their Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Godparents, and special friends alike
  • Dedication page is perfect for gifting
  • Designed in Nelson, New Zealand

Olive + Page is a boutique brand selling elegant journals and unique children’s picture books that have been lovingly designed and created in Nelson, New Zealand. Our pages bring together values of mindful living, conscious appreciation, sharing and connectedness, and capturing moments in time – to ultimately - enhance the moments and memories we have. 

BACKGROUND INSPIRATION

Olive + Page was born from a genuine desire to help others make moments count. It may be cliché, but life really does go by so fast. If we don’t stop to look around, connect with loved ones, and appreciate the current phase we’re in – before we know it, it’s gone. Whether it be through pausing to write in one of our journals, or connecting with little ones through our children’s picture books – both types of pages have one common mission: to promote presence, to increase connection, and to enhance moments of joy in everyday life.

For Olive + Page, sustainability has been about consciously planning and looking ahead to ‘do what we can, where we can’ in order to make a positive contribution to the environment and surroundings in which we operate.   Right from the initial setup of Olive + Page, finding sustainable solutions has been an important value driver underpinning our business model. This has impacted on a range of business decisions, from product design, to how we chose our suppliers and packaging solutions.   Below you will find ways in which we ‘do our bit’ as a small business. We continue to evaluate our business processes and work with suppliers to ensure sustainability is front-of-mind.   FSC Certified Paper   All Olive + Page journals and books use FSC-certified paper.  

The ‘FSC’ is an international non-profit organisation, the Forest Stewardship Council, which was founded to promote the practice of sustainable forestry worldwide. The FSC defines a set of strict standards, and then independently certifies that those standards have been met. This certification ensures that forest products - like paper - have been sourced in an environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable manner. An FSC certification tracks the whole supply chain in order to ensure that the paper or timber came from responsible sources.

The FSC also ensures that trees that are harvested are replanted or allowed to regenerate naturally. Forests must be managed with due respect for the environment, the wildlife, and the people who live and work in them.

Eco-Friendly Packaging   Olive + Page uses corrugated cardboard book-mailers rather than plastic bag alternatives or plastic bubble wrap, ensuring items are protected during shipping, while minimising our environmental impact.   To package products, Olive + Page uses eco-friendly tissue paper and paper stickers which are FSC certified, printed with soy-based inks, and use acid-free paper. Our box tape is recycled, water-activated, and uses soy-based inks. We also use recycled cards which are compostable.   Giving Back   In addition to choosing more sustainable options for products and packaging, Olive + Page believes in the importance of giving back to the wider society. Sustainability is of course, not just about environmental impacts, but social and economic factors as well.

Here's the Quick & Dirty Rundown of Everything You Need to Know for Shipping & Delivery:

  • NZ orders of $125+ are eligible for FREE SHIPPING
  • Orders shipping in NZ that are under $125 are charged a flat-rate of $9.00 per order (no rural surcharges)
  • International shipping will be calculated at the checkout
  • Generally, orders placed by 12:00 PM on business days are dispatched the same day as ordered, via overnight courier (meaning you should have your gorgeous goodies 1-2 business days after placing your order)
  • 95% of packages are shipped via OVERNIGHT COURIER (Courier Post) as our standard level of service (exceptions are big & bulky items to the North Island)
  • Internationl orders are shipped via NZ Post AirMail or DHL Express (you can select at checkout and delivery timeframes are provided there for each service)
  • We DO NOT charge a rural surcharge (please allow additional days for rural delivery)
  • Please anticipate delays after weekends, holidays and promotional times due to increased order volumes
  • You'll receive a shipping confirmation e-mail when your order ships (these can sometimes end up on Spam or Junk, so please have a look there)
  • Orders are dispatched Monday through Friday (excluding public holidays)

For the full details on all of our shipping information, please pop on over here.

OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU

Naked Baby Eco Boutique guarantees that you will be delighted by your shopping experience with us. If you are not happy with any aspect of your purchasing experience, please let us know so we may resolve these issues. Our aim is to not only meet our obligations under the Consumer Guarantees Act, but to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Returns and Exchanges (The Quick and Dirty):

  • You are welcome to return an eligible item for a refund to the original payment method within 21 days of purchase
  • For purchases made online, the cost to return the item to us will be at the customer's expense (and the original shipping fee is non-refundable)
  • Should you wish to exchange size or colour of an item, we will happily do so as part of our complimentary one-way exchange program (you ship the original item to us at your cost, and we will ship the replacement item to you at no additional shipping charge)
  • Outside of 21 days, items may be exchanged or store credit provided, for up to 90 days
  • PLEASE CHOOSE CAREFULLY FROM OUR OUTLET as these items are STRICTLY FINAL SALE (sorry, no refunds, exchanges, returns, or store credits)
  • Items MUST be returned in perfect, saleable condition, including the packaging (unwashed, unused, unworn - please package carefully so they don't get damaged when shipping back to us)
  • All refunds will be processed via the original payment method, once the product is received by us in saleable condition, within 7 business days
  • In the unlikely event that an item is faulty, please get in touch with us ASAP to chat about next steps (please DO NOT use the item)
  • For further information, please refer to our Refunds & Exchanges page or our FAQs