About This Book
Reach for this book when your child seems rushed, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the world around them. It is the perfect antidote to a busy day, offering a gentle invitation to slow down and notice the small miracles that often go ignored. Through rhythmic, poetic prose, Cynthia Rylant explores the 'wonderful' things that happen every day: from the hatching of a bird to the simple rise of a loaf of bread. This book fosters a deep sense of gratitude and mindfulness in children aged 3 to 8. It serves as a beautiful bedtime read or a quiet afternoon reflection, helping children (and parents) reconnect with a sense of awe. It is a celebratory reminder that life is filled with magic if we only take the time to look for it.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and hopeful. While it touches on the 'miracle' of life and birth, it does so through a lens of natural wonder rather than religious doctrine. There are no heavy or scary topics; it is a pure celebration of existence.
Ideal Reader
A thoughtful 4-to-6-year-old who enjoys nature or a child who may be feeling a bit small or insignificant and needs a reminder of their place in a beautiful world.
Parent Prep
This book can be read cold. It is best read slowly to allow the poetic rhythm to settle. Parents should be prepared to pause and look at the illustrations, which provide much of the book's quiet power. A parent might choose this after hearing their child express boredom or after a day where the child seemed particularly anxious or distracted by screens and technology.
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