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The Wonderful Things You Will Be Hardcover – Picture Book, August 25, 2015

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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.
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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

This is a Gift for You
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Discover more from Emily Winfield Martin! 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.

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PreS—Childhood is a time full of potential, and Martin celebrates this promise in this work. The general premise of Dr. Seuss's classic, Oh, The Places You'll Go is pared down to elegant simplicity. "Will you stand up for good/By saving the day?/Or play a song only you/Know how to play?" While the rhyming text falters a bit in spots, the word choice overall is spare, inspiring, and accessible to preschoolers. Children are encouraged to be kind, clever, and bold, to take care of the small, and to help things grow. Martin's oil paintings have the same retro, mid-century feel as her other illustrations, with large-eyed children of many ethnicities playing, gardening, and sharing together. VERDICT A go-to gift for new parents, and a potential bedtime favorite for many children.—Martha Link Yesowitch, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, NC

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“Her children are so serious… and so unflappable… that they convey not just hope for the future, but a sense of manifest destiny.” — Publishers Weekly starred review

“Sweet but not saccharine and singsong but not forced, Martin's text is one that will invite rereadings as it affirms parental wishes for children while admirably keeping child readers at its heart.”
Kirkus starred review

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (August 25, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0385376715
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0385376716
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby - 3 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD520L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.81 x 0.34 x 10.25 inches
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Emily Winfield Martin makes paintings, books and other things. When she was small, she spent every moment drawing, reading, dressing rabbits in fancy clothes, and having many peculiar daydreams. When she grew up, she began to illustrate those daydreams and she created a cottage industry called The Black Apple, which sells all manner of her art and etceteras.

She works in a tiny nook of a studio filled with old children's books, wind-up toys, and stacks of fabric. She lives in Portland, Or.

You can visit her at www.emilywinfieldmartin.com

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Customers find the book has adorable illustrations and a positive message. They describe the story as lovely and not too serious. Many readers find it a great gift for baby showers and pass along to other parents. The writing quality is described as well-written and easy to read in rhyme. Readers appreciate the book's readability and brevity, which makes it suitable for bedtime reading. Overall, customers consider the book a good value for money.

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1,234 customers mention "Visual quality"1,223 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy the book's visual quality. They find the illustrations simple, adorable, and cute. The style is unique and welcomes readers with an individual experience. The book is colorful, durable, and easy to use. Readers appreciate the beautiful sentiment and art.

"...text flows beautifully, making it a joy to read aloud, and the gorgeous illustrations bring the story to life in such a warm and whimsical way...." Read more

"...But he sits through this one every time and I think it’s super cute! Adorable book and cute illustrations throughout. Also love the message." Read more

"...Turned out to be my entire family's favorite book! The illustrations are gorgeous, the story is THE BEST, and the babies/kids pictured are diverse...." Read more

"...Only around five, the illustrations got appealing for her and she started appreciating it, so I had to buy a kindle version too, to read the book..." Read more

583 customers mention "Message quality"583 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's message. They find the affirmations for children inspiring and educational. The illustrations are lovely and the message is timeless for all children.

"...is an absolutely stunning book that delivers a powerful and uplifting message about love, potential, and the endless possibilities for a child's..." Read more

"...Adorable book and cute illustrations throughout. Also love the message." Read more

"My 4-year old loves this book. I love it too because of the positive message. The artwork is beautiful & holds his attention...." Read more

"...It has nice illustrations and positive messages. I'm very glad I got it and I think the parents to be will love it." Read more

342 customers mention "Story quality"331 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book. They find the pictures and storyline engaging, with a nice balance between serious and cute. The book is suitable for reading time at night or during day for babies. It's whimsical, modern, and timeless.

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"...than that, this book is wonderfully illustrated and the storyline is mostly asking questions and making suggestions for character traits; though it..." Read more

"Lovely drawings. Great story." Read more

"...The story in the book is very sweet. It contains many beautiful pictures." Read more

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Customers find the book a good gift for baby showers. It has a nameplate page where guests can leave notes. The story is cute and a nice way to pass along to other parents.

"...This book is perfect for bedtime, gift-giving, or simply sharing a special moment with a child...." Read more

"It was the perfect thing to add to my shower gift instead of a card" Read more

"Good gift for a child. I bought it to keep at home for the grandkids." Read more

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267 customers mention "Writing quality"258 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find it easy to read and recite, with a nice cadence that is above most children's books. The rhyming story style appeals to their 4-year-old daughter. The book is well-made and has a sweet message for readers.

"...The rhyming text flows beautifully, making it a joy to read aloud, and the gorgeous illustrations bring the story to life in such a warm and..." Read more

"...It’s an easy choice and enjoyable for all us. “The Wonderful Things You Will Be” has become my go to baby shower gift...." Read more

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"I thought the book was very well written and will make the reader think about what their child will grow up to be!" Read more

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Customers enjoy reading this book to their babies and toddlers. They find it easy to read with a short word count suitable for bedtime stories. The book is also described as a quick, sweet read that keeps their children's attention.

"...He is 4 months old and loves being read to. Although, some books he doesn’t like as much. Can’t blame him I guess...." Read more

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64 customers mention "Value for money"52 positive12 negative

Customers appreciate the book's value for money. They find it a great buy and well worth the price for the quality of the content. The book is perfect for bedtime reading.

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Customers are moved by the book. They say it brings them to tears, especially when reading it to their children. The illustrations and story make them tear up.

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Pictures can be depressing for toddlers
I bought this for my 2 year old daughter but she tore some pages and defaced some pictures. She told me that she was scared of some drawings and that she felt sorry for the sad babies. Only around five, the illustrations got appealing for her and she started appreciating it, so I had to buy a kindle version too, to read the book completely whenever she picked up from her bookcase.Other than that, this book is wonderfully illustrated and the storyline is mostly asking questions and making suggestions for character traits; though it’s not very suitable for two year olds, as advised by the editors.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025
    A Beautiful and Heartwarming Book for All Ages!

    The Wonderful Things You Will Be is an absolutely stunning book that delivers a powerful and uplifting message about love, potential, and the endless possibilities for a child's future. The rhyming text flows beautifully, making it a joy to read aloud, and the gorgeous illustrations bring the story to life in such a warm and whimsical way.

    This book is perfect for bedtime, gift-giving, or simply sharing a special moment with a child. It celebrates kindness, creativity, and individuality, making it a must-have for every child’s bookshelf.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025
    Bought this as a Valentine’s Day gift for a baby I nanny. He is 4 months old and loves being read to. Although, some books he doesn’t like as much. Can’t blame him I guess. But he sits through this one every time and I think it’s super cute! Adorable book and cute illustrations throughout. Also love the message.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2025
    I actually received this book by mistake with a baby shower gift I ordered from Amazon and got to keep it. Turned out to be my entire family's favorite book! The illustrations are gorgeous, the story is THE BEST, and the babies/kids pictured are diverse. We started reading it when my daughter was under 1 and now at 14 months, she grabs it every day!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2025
    I bought this for my 2 year old daughter but she tore some pages and defaced some pictures. She told me that she was scared of some drawings and that she felt sorry for the sad babies. Only around five, the illustrations got appealing for her and she started appreciating it, so I had to buy a kindle version too, to read the book completely whenever she picked up from her bookcase.
    Other than that, this book is wonderfully illustrated and the storyline is mostly asking questions and making suggestions for character traits; though it’s not very suitable for two year olds, as advised by the editors.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2025
    I bought this for my 2 year old daughter but she tore some pages and defaced some pictures. She told me that she was scared of some drawings and that she felt sorry for the sad babies. Only around five, the illustrations got appealing for her and she started appreciating it, so I had to buy a kindle version too, to read the book completely whenever she picked up from her bookcase.
    Other than that, this book is wonderfully illustrated and the storyline is mostly asking questions and making suggestions for character traits; though it’s not very suitable for two year olds, as advised by the editors.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025
    My 4-year old loves this book. I love it too because of the positive message. The artwork is beautiful & holds his attention. But I’ve gotta say one thing: these paper covers that wrap books are really not intended for 4-year olds. It’s the first thing that goes missing. This book doesn’t have it’s title underneath the paper cover, so I taped that thing to the book as snugly as possible & that’s done the trick (so far). Excellent book for little kids, & big ones too.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2025
    Lovely drawings. Great story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
    I bought this for a baby shower. The theme for a lot of baby showers now a days is to being a book in place of a greeting card. It is such a lovely idea. I wrote a personal message inside the cover for Mom & Dad and baby! The story in the book is very sweet. It contains many beautiful pictures.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2025
    It was the perfect thing to add to my shower gift instead of a card
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  • Alexander Rappoport
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for your little ones!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2024
    I started looking for children inspirational and motivational books after reading Dr Seuss's book "Oh, the places you'll go". It's such a great, light, and positive book that I wanted to get more to read to my son (and also to be able to skip the Paw Patrol stories I've been rereading him for a year now lol).

    I found "The Wonderful Things You Will Be" following a few searches and it hasn't disappointed. It's shorter than the Dr Seuss book but just as positive, light, and whimsical. I recommend it to all my friends with kids and have gifted it already a few times.

    I would say it's a great book for 2-5 year old.
  • laura
    5.0 out of 5 stars MUY BONITO!
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 25, 2023
    ME ENCANTO! LA IMAGENES SUPER BONITAS Y TIERNAS. EL MENSAJE ES BELLO!!
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  • Nina Hopewell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wunderschön
    Reviewed in Germany on February 10, 2025
    Zum 1. Geburtstag meines Kindes gekauft und ich liebe die schöne Geschichte
  • Holly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2025
    I LOVE this book. I’ve bought this book several times for friends who have had children and now I have it for my own son. Every time I read it it brings a tear to my eye. The sentiment behind the book is beautiful, the illustrations are lovely and I can’t wait until my son is able to look at it with me (he’s currently just 2 weeks old). I’d buy this book again and again for anyone expecting a baby, I find it makes a lovely gift.
  • Mehleka Bhaisaheb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations and engaging
    Reviewed in India on December 1, 2024
    The flaps at the end are so bright and catch little eyes. The message is very sweet and the book is great for some sing-song bedtime reading!