Cecile Metzger – illustratör

Featuring heartwarming illustrated vignettes of a fall gratitude list, this sweet gift book is an ode to a friend who you are immensely grateful for time and time again.“This morning I sat down to write out a list of some of the things I’m most grateful exist. But the thing I’m most grateful for isn’t a thing… it’s you, and the everyday magic you bring.” —An excerpt from Grateful for YouThe bighearted rhymes in this illustrated gift book are a way to tell someone how much goodness they put into the world, just by being themselves. Inspired by M.H. Clark and Cécile Metzger’s beloved books More Than a Little and Winter Wishes, each page is a celebration of a person who tops your gratitude list, each and every time.An adorable squirrel adventures through these pages enjoying everyday delights—from sipping piping-hot cider to watching clouds in an autumn sky—each experience made better by the company of a faithful friend.The book’s sweet, poetic words create a special birthday present, Thanksgiving host gift, or appreciation gift for a person who’s one of a kind.

A bouquet of gratitude in book form, I Picked These for You is a keepsake to celebrate friendship and share appreciation—perfect for those who make your days brighter.Who in your life simply makes life lovelier? This is a chance to give them a bouquet of flowers that never fades. From the author-illustrator duo behind the beloved book More Than a Little comes a heartfelt gift book about friendship and appreciation. Following an adorable lamb gathering flowers for a friend, I Picked These for You offers tender rhymes, inspiring affirmations, and timeless warmth from start to finish.Give this gratitude book as a memorable alternative to a thank you card, share it for springtime birthdays, offer it for volunteer appreciation, or present it as a thoughtful host or Easter gift. Its heartfelt compliments will leave someone’s spirit blooming long after the final page.