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.

Whimsical and full of wisdom, this illustrated gift book traces an endearing duckling’s journey to rediscover “muchness”—the hope, joy, and imagination we’re born with but sometimes forget along the way.What is muchness? And how do you find it? Muchness is the full-hearted abundance of hope, joy, and imagination that each of us has when we come into this world. Over time, as we take on more responsibilities and worries, our doubts and fears have a way of growing with us. And because of this, we can lose much of our muchness. This little book is about finding it again.Written by New York Times bestselling author Kobi Yamada, Finding Muchness follows the adventures of an adorable duckling on a journey to living a heart-led life. It’s a tale filed wonder and timeless invitations to live bravely, care deeply, and get the most out of every one of your moments.Gift this beautiful book to celebrate a birthday, graduation, new venture, retirement, or life transition. Its delightful life lessons are sure to resonate with anyone ages 99 and under!