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The New York Times bestseller that celebrates the dreams, acceptance, and love that parents have for their children . . . now and forever. This is the perfect heartfelt gift for kids of all ages, plus a great choice for baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and other new beginnings!

From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin’s rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful, lush illustrations and a stunning gatefold that opens at the end, this is a book that families will love reading over and over.

The Wonderful Things You Will Be has a loving and truthful message that will endure for lifetimes and makes a great gift to the ones you love for any occasion.

From the Publisher

The perfect gift for all of life's big moments

This is the first time there's ever been you

So I wonder what wonderful things

You will do

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The beautiful companion story to The Wonderful Things You Will Be considers various ways to give and love. This rhythmic story celebrates the dreams, acceptance, and love that parents have for their children. A gorgeous slipcased gift edition of Emily Winfield Martin’s modern classic poem! Enchanting art, guided pages in which to write, and ample room for photos, make this the perfect keepsake for Baby! This perfect addition to any bedtime routine uncovers the adventures that await in dreamland. Have your child explore daydreams and their imagination in this companion tale to Dream Animals.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 25, 2015
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0385376715
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0385376716
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby – 3 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.81 x 0.34 x 10.31 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 2
Best Sellers Rank: #213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Children’s New Baby Books #4 in Children’s Books on Sleep #4 in Poetry for Early Learning
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Customers say

Customers find this children’s book perfect for baby showers, with lovely illustrations and a heartwarming message about growing up. Moreover, the book is suitable for children from newborns to ages 5-6, with one customer noting it’s relatable to both children and parents. Additionally, they appreciate its readability, being quick to read and enjoy aloud, and its visual appeal, with one review highlighting how the pictures embrace all children regardless of race or color.

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