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

by Emily Winfield Martin (Author)
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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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  3. Language
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    Preschool - 2
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  6. Dimensions
    9.94 x 0.36 x 10.31 inches
  7. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    August 25, 2015
  9. ISBN-10
    0385376715
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0385376716
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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

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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.”
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Product details

  • 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 ‏ : ‎ 9.94 x 0.36 x 10.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 30,222 ratings

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Gizem Aktan
5.0 out of 5 stars The magic of tomorrow
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
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"The Wonderful Things You Will Be" by Emily Winfield Martin is a truly enchanting journey through the hopes and dreams we hold for our little ones. Martin's poetic prose, coupled with her whimsical illustrations, creates a captivating narrative that resonates with both children and adults.

This book beautifully explores the limitless potential and unique qualities each child brings into the world. The gentle reassurance that the child will be loved no matter what they become adds a touch of warmth that makes it a perfect bedtime read.

The timeless message of acceptance, encouragement, and unconditional love makes this book a treasure in our family's library. 📚🌈👶💖
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5.0 out of 5 stars The magic of tomorrow
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
"The Wonderful Things You Will Be" by Emily Winfield Martin is a truly enchanting journey through the hopes and dreams we hold for our little ones. Martin's poetic prose, coupled with her whimsical illustrations, creates a captivating narrative that resonates with both children and adults.

This book beautifully explores the limitless potential and unique qualities each child brings into the world. The gentle reassurance that the child will be loved no matter what they become adds a touch of warmth that makes it a perfect bedtime read.

The timeless message of acceptance, encouragement, and unconditional love makes this book a treasure in our family's library. 📚🌈👶💖
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5.0 out of 5 stars so sweet
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This is a lovely little book with a positive and encouraging message for children. The words are sweet and the book is illustrated with beautiful drawings.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Had me in tears, one of the best children’s books I’ve received!
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Not only is the story/messaging/words so precious and amazing but the illustrations are so beautiful. This is a must have for every baby/parent!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Reading books to my children is my absolute favorite part of our day
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Reading books to my children is my absolute favorite part of our day. Every evening and most rainy days, my two youngest children and I cuddle up on the couch and together we read stories. Our collection is ever growing and I am always delighted to find a book that I am genuinely excited to add to our shelf. Their current ages are three and five so we spend a great deal of time enjoying picture books. We received our copy of “The Wonderful Things You Will Be” by Emily Winfield Martin as a birthday gift. This quickly became our favorite picture book and here is why….

Illustrations:
Before even beginning the story, I fell in love with the whimsical illustrations. The pictures are so unique, soft, precious and warm. I found myself so captivated by the magical images on each page that I paused long after the words were read to absorb the beauty and detail. The children in the story are drawn with such care and each one is so individual and incredible. It’s almost too wonderful to keep on the bookshelf and deserves to be framed and hung on the wall.

Originality:
As I said before, we spend a significant amount of time reading in our family and it’s always a treat to find something completely new and original to add to our collection. Emily Winfield Martin has blessed us with just that. “The Wonderful Things You Will Be” stands out in a category of its own by combining outstanding, one of a kind artistic beauty with an encouraging and heartwarming message. There isn’t another book on our shelf that compares. Her style is truly her own and greets readers with an individual experience they will want to reread over and over again.

Message:
The message of the tale is in the voice of a parent to their child. It starts with the parent wondering aloud about who their young child will grow up to be. From the very beginning, it portrays a strong message that, as a parent, they are certain that their child is someone they want to know. Other children’s books do a great job of reassuring love between a parent and child but this adds another beautiful element to that message. Not only does it affirm that the parent will love the child, whoever they grow up to be, but it puts a great deal of excitement on all of the possible ways they can become their very own person. It encourages adventure, taking care of others, individuality, wholesome character traits and creativity. It says to go be everything you were created to be and I will love you with wonder and admiration. What a powerful and uplifting message to children of any age. Heck, what a powerful message for adults!

Story Flow:
When reading aloud, it is always enjoyable to be able to read a story with a steady, easy to follow flow. This story is laid out in a comfortable progression of rhyming phrases without being sing-songy. Each page contains a small amount of script while the captivating illustrations tell the story right along with the the written word. The language is vivid, fun and adds character and creativity to this wonderful story.

It Doesn’t Get Old: I like Dr. Suess and admire his work, however, I can only read the tongue twisting silliness so many times before my head starts spinning. How refreshing to have a story that you and your children can enjoy over and over again. My kids have their favorite stories to listen to that aren’t always my favorites to read repeatedly. It’s a blessing to have this book as a family favorite. Each time I turn the page the kids point to the children in the illustrations and pick which one they want to be. It’s an easy choice and enjoyable for all us.

“The Wonderful Things You Will Be” has become my go to baby shower gift. The last mom-to-be I gifted it to admitted to crying the first time she read it. Perhaps it was just the hormones, but I venture to say that she truly appreciated the beauty and sincerity of this wonderful book. Your family library is not complete without this gem. This is a story book I cherish and long to share with every other child I hold dear.
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JeniH
5.0 out of 5 stars Best baby shower gift.
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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This is the sweetest little book, with a gentle story and beautiful illustrations. We are having guests leave a message for the baby inside the front and back covers. It's the kind of book that could quickly become a favorite to read and re-read for years.
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kristine
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful words
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024
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I purchased this book for a baby shower gift. I just read through it and love the words and pictures. What a beautiful book!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
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It's a beautiful book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Super sweet book
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
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I got this book for my best friends baby and it is such a sweet book with a great message about growing up and being whoever you choose to be. A great children’s book!
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laura
5.0 out of 5 stars MUY BONITO!
Reviewed in Mexico on September 25, 2023
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ME ENCANTO! LA IMAGENES SUPER BONITAS Y TIERNAS. EL MENSAJE ES BELLO!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing animation
Reviewed in Canada on March 6, 2023
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Thé animation in the book is amazing, my child loved it.
Also the words rhyme easily , which makes it easy to memorize the book.

Already got it for a few of my friends .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in India on April 9, 2024
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Nice book for children.
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Alex Hell
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a sweet book
Reviewed in Germany on July 10, 2023
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I was gifted this book, and the first time I read it, it made me cry. It’s so sweet, and the illustrations are beautiful. My second loved this book for the longest time. It’s the one she always chose to have red to her before naps and bed. This is the perfect book to gift for baby showers!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Libro eccezionale
Reviewed in Italy on May 19, 2023
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Libro eccezionale, carinissimo. Parla proprio dal cuore di gentori.
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