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Things to Look Forward To
Things to Look Forward To: 52 Large and Small Joys for Today and Every Day | Sophie Blackall
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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, beloved author and illustrator Sophie Blackall has gathered a collection of joys for all of usreminders that every day the sun comes up and new babies are born. She includes suggestions that you bake muffins for a friend, or draw a face on an egg and put it in the fridge where it will smile at you each time you open the door. With wisdom, whimsy, and compassion, the 52 illustrated ideas in this book offer moments of uplift and serendipity for yourself and your loved ones. A message of hope and solace in hard times and of joyful anticipation at times of new beginningswhether you're grieving a loss or starting a new chapterand for all the days in betweenThings to Look Forward to is full of gentle reminders of the objects, occasions, gestures, and ideas that warm our hearts. There is always something bright on the horizon, and sometimes that horizon can be a lot closer than we think. BELOVED AUTHOR: Sophie Blackall is a world-renowned, two-time Caldecott awardwinning children's book author and illustrator. Whether your kids grew up with Ivy & Bean and If You Come to Earth, or you're discovering Blackall's empathetic voice and gorgeous artwork for the first time, youre sure to fall in love with her new book for adults and folks of all ages. UPLIFTING AND HOPEFUL: We all need a little reassurance that things will get betterthis book offers just that, and so much more. It reminds us that while looking forward is important, sometimes we can take matters into our own hands and create our own joy when we need it most. THE PERFECT GIFT: Not only a promise of solace in tough times, this book is also a celebration of joyful new beginningsafter all, who has more to look forward to than parents of new babies, or recent grads? You'll want to give Things to Look Forward to to the grieving and the embarking alike. Perfect for new moms, new graduates, those going through breakups or suffering a loss, and anyone who could use a little extra joy in life just because. Perfect for: Those going through hard times and those experiencing joyous life events Parents (or aunts, uncles, grandparents) who have bought Sophie Blackall's books for their children and fallen in love with her artwork Shoppers looking for the perfect grad gift or baby shower gift People looking for a way to express sympathy with someone who is struggling or grieving
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julieclair
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Oh my goodness, @dabbe !!!! My #HauntedHollowSwap contained so many fabulous gifts, I can barely fit them all into the photo collage! But I had to include the magnetic vampire S&P shakers in both poses... apart and kissing. What a hoot!

How could you possibly have known I have been wanting a two tier tray to display seasonal decor? It looks so cute all set up! And the diamond painting... you really are a good stalker. 🧡 The two books are ⬇️

julieclair perfect. And the gorgeous book cover. 🧡 Plus the food... Pumpkin spice coffee, black & white beans for cozy soup, very yummy caramels! Add in the stickers, post cards, note book and your pretty note, and you have truly spoiled me. Thank you so very much! 🎃👻🧡🧡🧡👻🎃 1w
julieclair And, big thanks to @wanderinglynn for hosting this very fun #HHS24 again this year. 🧡 1w
wanderinglynn Fangtastic! 🧡🎃🖤👻 1w
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5feet.of.fury The S&P shakers!!! So cute! 1w
dabbe I'd say I'm tickled pink, but that's not a Halloweeny color! 😂 You're welcome, m'dear! Thanks for the collage, too. I'm keeping it as a wee memento of this lovely swap. 🧡🎃🧡 1w
Avanders 🫢😍😍 1w
JessieKB The shakers🤣💜💚 Awesome box!!! 1w
julieclair @5feet.of.fury @JessieKB I know! They are so adorable! 🖤 1w
julieclair @dabbe I love you‘re saving the collage! I‘m going to put it in my collage journal, too. 🧡🖤🧡 1w
dabbe @wanderinglynn 😂😂😂 1w
dabbe @5feet.of.fury 🤩😀🤗 1w
dabbe @Avanders 🖤🎃🖤 1w
dabbe @JessieKB 🖤🎃🖤 1w
dabbe @julieclair 🖤🎃🖤 1w
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Coffeymuse
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Don't read much light hearted books-I prefer mystery, thriller, and true crime.

But this was a fantastic way to ease into 2024.

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Eggs Sounds very positive 🥰 3mo
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Coffeymuse
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I like to choose an uplifting and inspiring book to start the new year off with.

This year, it's this book and a great reminder that things to look forward to are both big and small. This really compliments my list of things to accomplish this year-the list is populated with small things to look forward to accomplishing in 2024. No resolutions this year, just things to look forward to doing.

What are you looking forward to this year?

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Chelsea.Poole
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Another short, life-affirming book to inspire positive thoughts, but not in a sickening way. 😆
Simple pleasures such as walking, voting, working up a sweat, finding rocks, hearing old songs on the radio, and so much more. Each “thing” is beautifully illustrated. This is an adult “picture book” that has a sweet message. I loved it.

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Chelsea.Poole
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Work lunch!

julesG How's the book? 2y
Chelsea.Poole @julesG it‘s very sweet! An easy, light read with pretty pictures and not a lot of text. 2y
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sherrisilvera
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I loved this. It was just what I needed...slightly quirky, beautifully illustrated and hopeful!

BookNerd9906 Stacked! 2y
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JoyBlue
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Who doesn‘t need something to look forward to? If you‘re struggling for ideas, try some of these. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#things-to-look-forward-to-52-large-a...

CoffeeAndABook That sounds intriguing!! 😄✨🐚🌸 2y
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Booksbymybed
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This is an absolutely delightful book of 52 things to look forward to, I managed to savor it over a few days, and it warmed my heart a lot. These are simple things, personal and yet universal.

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