Add More Goodness – serie

Full of wisdom and wonder, this illustrated gift book inspires readers of all ages to awaken their inner dreamer, embrace bold thinking, and courageously pursue the hopes and possibilities waiting ahead.“Your dreams are counting on you. Your future is asking you to believe, to be brave, to make it happen. The most important part of realizing a dream will always be the dreamer.” —An excerpt from Chasing DreamsWhat do you dream of? And how are you going after it? When we reach for a dream, it reaches back for us. Dreams have a magical way of creating opportunities, stretching horizons, and giving us a glimpse into our vast potential.The words in this adorable all-ages picture book are here to awaken the dreamer in all of us. New York Times bestselling author Kobi Yamada and renowned illustrator Charles Santoso have created a beautiful celebration of our unlimited potential. A follow-up to the beloved books Finding Muchness and Feeling Grateful, this third addition to the Add More Goodness series offers timeless nuggets of wisdom about risking failure to chase all we hope for.Featuring sweet, detailed illustrations of an adventurous raccoon—with appearances from an beloved bear cub and duckling duo—each page encourages readers to go after what they want and build a life they love.Share these empowering sentiments with a friend starting a new project, a graduate ready to take on the next adventure, a loved one starting a new job, or a coworker who is transitioning to a new position.

This wisdom-filled gift book celebrates the ripple effect of kindness, reminding readers that even small, intentional acts can change someone’s day—including their own.Why does kindness matter? Because a simple act of kindness can turn ordinary words and deeds into moments of extraordinary impact. And we all have the power to uplift and encourage—to help someone feel seen and heard, or simply find their smile.Written by New York Times bestselling author Kobi Yamada and illustrated by critically acclaimed artist Charles Santoso, this all-ages picture book is a celebration of how kindness can start a wave of good feelings. Featuring artwork of a sweet sloth lending a helping hand to a cast of animal friends, this illustrated book is filled with reminders to slow down and notice the ways you can bring more compassion into the world, beginning with yourself.It’s a heartwarming invitation to be kind to someone—and to remember that you are someone too!Open the pages to find life lessons for readers of all ages:• “Plot your contribution to the world. Be part of the day rising to its potential.”• “Know that you matter. There is no place in the world more important than where you are. And while none of us can be everything to everyone, each of us can be something to someone.”• "Think like you love yourself. Speak like you love yourself. How you talk to yourself is as important as the food you eat and the air you breathe.”

As part of the beloved Add More Goodness series, this little book will empower you to step into a courageous life, one small act of bravery at a time. Filled with uplifting messages that frame courage as a life skill, each page is both a gentle challenge and an encouragement. Kobi Yamada’s words push readers to step beyond their comfort zones—and to keep moving forward, even if we’re still a little afraid: • ""Get started. The first step to any adventure is to take the first step.""  • ""Be open to new things. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Do something you’re a little not ready to do.""  • ""Be brave in your pursuits. Limits and fears can often be confused with one another.""  These simple yet powerful pieces of wisdom are paired with Charles Santoso’s intricate illustrations, which follow the adventures of an adorable hedgehog. A naturally timid creature, the main character is seen unfurling from its defensive ball and engaging in various acts of bravery, reinforcing the book’s theme in an endearing way. Living Brave also features fun cameos of the duckling, bear, raccoon, and sloth characters from the previous books in the series.This book reminds you that the more you practice courage, the greater its power becomes. Living Brave makes an empowering gift for children or adults and is perfect for graduation, new ventures, life transitions, or retirement. Read through the whole book in a quick sitting for a big dose of motivation, or flip through the pages to find a single mantra to hold onto for the day. You’ll find that the way to living brave is simpler than you may think.

Filled with words of wisdom, this heartwarming illustrated gift book pairs breathtaking imagery with bite-sized inspiration to illuminate how gratitude can make life’s moments more meaningful.“This day will never happen again. Everything is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Give thanks in this moment. And this moment. And this moment. And all your moments going forward.” —An excerpt from Feeling Grateful From the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team behind Finding Muchness comes an all-ages gift book about discovering the joy gratitude brings.Follow a wonder-struck bear cub on a day of adventure, which includes dancing in the rain, gazing at gophers, and attempting handstands on the forest floor. Every page of this heartwarming gratitude book is an invitation to slow down, look around, and fully appreciate each tiny, miraculous moment. With magical simplicity, it’s filled with timeless life lessons to hold close during any season.Offer these beautiful sentiments to celebrate a friend’s birthday, encourage a new graduate, or share everyday inspiration with someone who makes the world better.