You Are a Beautiful Beginning

<p><i>It is not the destination, but the journey.</i><br><br> Inspired by this timeless adage, <i>You Are a Beautiful Beginning</i> combines lyrical storytelling and lovely art, blossoming into a celebration of self-love, friendship, and community. With beautiful simplicity and hidden depth, this meditative and magical picture book encourages readers old and young to discover their own endless potential. Kelsey Garrity-Riley''s inviting, gently magical art pairs beautifully with a lyrical, deceptively simple text by Nina Laden to create a picture book that is equal parts inspirational story and peaceful lullaby.<br><br><br><i>It is not wishing to be different.</i><br> <i>It is learning to love being you.</i><br><br> <i>It is not the end of your story.</i><br> <i>It is a beautiful beginning, too.</i><br><br><br><br>This is another uplifting and magical book from bestseller Nina Laden, the creator of <i>Peek-A-Who</i> and the author of <i>If I Had a Little Dream</i> and <i>Yellow Kayak</i>. It''s the perfect gift for graduation, new babies and baby showers, or anyone in need of an inspirational story.</p>