Singsong-y rhymes provide a loving sentiment. Unlike many other black-and-white, infant-intended titles this one features far more visually stimulating illustrations that are well integrated with the text.  — Kirkus Reviews

Full of adoration for young children, this affirming poem abounds with energy and will be enjoyed by readers and listeners. It’s impossible not to quack, tweet, neigh your way through this title! — School Library Journal

For IT HAD TO BE YOU: "A sweet and tender proclamation of parental predestination that will catch babies’ eyes."
— Kirkus Reviews

For IT HAD TO BE YOU: "An enchanting book with a simple message that's universal, comforting, and true.  It Had to be You will captivate children and resonate in the heart of every adult."
— Janet Lansbury, author of No Bad Kids

For IT HAD TO BE YOU: "No matter how your family came to be, Feminist Baby creator Loryn Brantz's It Had to Be You is the ideal love letter for all parents to share with their children. With high-contrast black-and-white illustrations that are visually accessible to infants, Brantz's lyrical prose is a literary lullaby perfect for your little one's bedtime routine." — Lacey Vorrasi-Banis, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY's Parental Guidance