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The Marvelous Now

The Marvelous Now

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Synopsis
This calming companion to the bestselling The Magical Yet and The Curious Why is a marvelous introduction for young readers to mindfulness and keeping your cool!

Missed the bus? Flubbed a test? Got overwhelmed in a crowd? When you’re feeling big feelings or having a bad day, it can be hard to calm your racing mind and stay present. The Marvelous Now gives kids the tools to see that this is the moment where you need to be! Through accessible, rhythmic verse by Angela DiTerlizzi and colorful, joyful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez Gómez, the Now will help young readers learn to regulate their emotions, reset, and reach their happy place. 

Don't miss the other books in the acclaimed series:
The Magical Yet
The Curious Why
Author

Angela DiTerlizzi is the author of award-winning, charming, and inspiring picture books, including the New York Times bestselling The Magical Yet, The Curious Why, A Very Cranky Book, Some Bugs, Just Add Glitter, and many others. She and her husband, bestselling author-illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, live with their daughter and two rescue dogs in Amherst, Massachusetts. She invites you to visit her online at angeladiterlizzi.com.

Illustrator

Lorena Alvarez Gómez is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling The Magical Yet and The Curious Why by Angela DiTerlizzi, The City Tree by Shira Boss, The Noon Balloon by Margaret Wise Brown, Marsha Is Magnetic by Beth Ferry, and the Carmen books by Anika Denise, among others. She lives in Bogotá, Colombia, and invites you to visit her online at lorenaalvarez.com.

 

Praise
"Stands out by providing concrete, relatable strategies for emotional regulation; it’s perfect for young readers navigating their own tough moments. Goméz’s vibrant illustrations bring warmth and inclusivity.... This engaging and accessible title is highly recommended for all collections."—School Library Journal
"Kids will be reassured to know that they can employ simple, practical tools whenever they need to feel less worried. Alvarez Gómez’s cheerful, colorful digital illustrations burst with energy, setting an appropriately empowering tone.... Now’s the time to pick up this primer on mindfulness."—Kirkus Reviews
Product Details

ISBN: 9780316500036
40 pages
Series: The Magical Yet (#3)
10.3 in H | 9.5 in W | 0.9 lb Wt

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