Lily-May's Joyful Day

Written by John Schu · Illustrated by Holly Hatam

A single paper reveals a journey of joy and mindfulness.

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40 pages

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Lily-May faces her fears as she shares a single piece of paper from her Bag of Y-O-U, introducing her class to the concept of 'joywalking.' As her heart races, she takes a deep breath, just as her grandmother taught her, and leads her classmates on an inspiring journey of mindfulness and discovery. Will this simple act transform their day and open their eyes to the beauty around them? Join Lily-May and her best friend, Ruthie Rose, in a heartwarming tale that celebrates the power of listening, thinking, and exploring the world with fresh eyes.

From the publisher

New York Times best-selling author John Schu and illustrator Holly Hatam present a companion tale to Ruthie Rose’s Big Idea in a gentle story about finding joy in the everyday. Today is the day that Lily-May and her best friend, Ruthie Rose, will be sharing items from their Bag of Y-O-U. The class cheers after Ruthie Rose shows off her bag full of treasures, but Lily-May can’t stop her heart from racing when she pulls out a single piece of paper from hers. “Take a deep breath, Lily-May!” her grandmother would say. “Hold it. Count to three.” And soon the class is rapt as Lily-May explains about “joywalking”–a time to listen and think, wander and roam, explore ideas and notice–then proudly leads them all outside to take a joywalk of their own. The acclaimed team behind Ruthie Rose’s Big Idea: A Poetry Story is back with a sweet and inspirational tale of mindfulness that will find a valuable place in classrooms and homes alike.

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