The Marvelous Now
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Marvelous Now

Written by Angela DiTerlizzi

Part of the The Magical Yet series

Discover the power of mindfulness to calm big feelings and embrace the present moment.

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40 pages· 477 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~530L
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Bookroo's summary

When life feels overwhelming, a magical friend called the Marvelous Now guides young readers through the art of mindfulness. Missed buses and flubbed tests become opportunities to learn how to stay present and find peace. With rhythmic verse and vibrant illustrations, this enchanting tale offers tools to regulate emotions and discover joy in the moment. Will the Marvelous Now help you find your happy place?

From the publisher

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

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
477
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~530L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
558563
Publication
Published
July 29, 2025
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316500036
LCCN
2023058967

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