Things To Look Foward To

Everyone needs things to look forward to: big things and small things, on good days and on bad days, whether we actively create delight for ourselves or simply allow it to enter our lives.

In these pages, two-time Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator Sophie Blackall has gathered a collection of joys for all of us—gentle reminders of everyday magic, like the sun coming up, new babies being born, or the quiet satisfaction of a warm muffin shared with a friend. With wisdom, whimsy, and deep compassion, the 52 beautifully illustrated ideas in this book offer moments of uplift and serendipity for yourself and your loved ones.

This is a book that understands life’s full spectrum—the grief and the celebration, the waiting and the arriving. Blackall’s suggestions range from simple acts of kindness to playful moments of self-care: draw a face on an egg and tuck it in your fridge where it will smile at you each morning. Watch the moon rise. Plant something. Each page is an invitation to notice the small wonders that surround us, even on the hardest days.

Things to Look Forward To makes the perfect gift for new graduates stepping into the unknown, new parents discovering joy in sleepless nights, or anyone navigating loss or transition. It’s a warm hand on the shoulder, a reminder that there is always something bright on the horizon—and sometimes that horizon can be a lot closer than we think.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Sophie Blackall’s beloved children’s books or discovering her empathetic voice for the first time, you’ll want to keep this treasure close at hand.

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