The Wonderful Things You Will Be

This is one of those children’s books that feels timeless from the very first page. I got it for my daughter, and it quickly became a favorite in our bedtime rotation. The story is simple but deeply meaningful, a gentle reminder of a parent’s unconditional love and belief in who their child will grow to be. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful, filled with warmth and whimsy, and the message encourages kindness, courage, and individuality. It’s one of those rare books that resonates just as much with parents as it does with kids. It’s a keepsake kind of book, perfect for gifting at baby showers, birthdays, or any moment you want to celebrate love and possibility. Pro tip: write a short note inside the cover, it makes this already special book an unforgettable gift.

I have bought this book for nearly every baby shower I have attended over the last 2 years, and it is always a huge hit with the parents-to-be. The message is heartwarming, uplifting, and perfect for inspiring children to dream big and embrace who they are. The illustrations are stunning—bright, whimsical, and full of detail that keeps little ones engaged every time we read it with my own child. I love how the words are simple enough for kids to understand, yet powerful enough to leave a lasting impact. It has quickly become a bedtime favorite in our house, and I know it’s a book we’ll treasure for years to come. A truly special story every parent should have on their child’s bookshelf!

Was the perfect gift for a little girl

When my nephew and his wife were “infanticipating,” they asked us to skip the traditional greeting card and instead choose a book for their soon-to-arrive baby. I instantly fell in love with the idea—and with the book I selected. It felt like the beginning of a beautiful tradition: giving stories instead of sentiments on paper. Now that baby Esther is three months old, I’ve had the joy of rocking her gently while reading this charming and empowering book aloud. Watching her tiny eyes take in the world as I read has been nothing short of magical. I added a little note inside the cover—just a simple “can’t wait to meet you” message. One day, Esther will be able to read it herself, and I hope it becomes a keepsake she treasures for years to come. There are countless lovely books out there, but from my heart, I can tell you: this one is truly special.

LOVE these books, baby loves them. Highly recommend

This is my daughter's favorite book! Since she was a few months old, she would always get the most excited reading this book and seeing all the great illustrations. She may not understand the words fully, but it is my favorite book to read to her and for her to visually enjoy. It has such a sweet message, and we even had to order a new one after it was gifted to us since we have read it so many times.

The story and illustrations are beautiful. But the book is not well put together. Some of the pages were not cut.

Reading books to my children is my absolute favorite part of our day. Every evening and most rainy days, my two youngest children and I cuddle up on the couch and together we read stories. Our collection is ever growing and I am always delighted to find a book that I am genuinely excited to add to our shelf. Their current ages are three and five so we spend a great deal of time enjoying picture books. We received our copy of “The Wonderful Things You Will Be” by Emily Winfield Martin as a birthday gift. This quickly became our favorite picture book and here is why…. Illustrations: Before even beginning the story, I fell in love with the whimsical illustrations. The pictures are so unique, soft, precious and warm. I found myself so captivated by the magical images on each page that I paused long after the words were read to absorb the beauty and detail. The children in the story are drawn with such care and each one is so individual and incredible. It’s almost too wonderful to keep on the bookshelf and deserves to be framed and hung on the wall. Originality: As I said before, we spend a significant amount of time reading in our family and it’s always a treat to find something completely new and original to add to our collection. Emily Winfield Martin has blessed us with just that. “The Wonderful Things You Will Be” stands out in a category of its own by combining outstanding, one of a kind artistic beauty with an encouraging and heartwarming message. There isn’t another book on our shelf that compares. Her style is truly her own and greets readers with an individual experience they will want to reread over and over again. Message: The message of the tale is in the voice of a parent to their child. It starts with the parent wondering aloud about who their young child will grow up to be. From the very beginning, it portrays a strong message that, as a parent, they are certain that their child is someone they want to know. Other children’s books do a great job of reassuring love between a parent and child but this adds another beautiful element to that message. Not only does it affirm that the parent will love the child, whoever they grow up to be, but it puts a great deal of excitement on all of the possible ways they can become their very own person. It encourages adventure, taking care of others, individuality, wholesome character traits and creativity. It says to go be everything you were created to be and I will love you with wonder and admiration. What a powerful and uplifting message to children of any age. Heck, what a powerful message for adults! Story Flow: When reading aloud, it is always enjoyable to be able to read a story with a steady, easy to follow flow. This story is laid out in a comfortable progression of rhyming phrases without being sing-songy. Each page contains a small amount of script while the captivating illustrations tell the story right along with the the written word. The language is vivid, fun and adds character and creativity to this wonderful story. It Doesn’t Get Old: I like Dr. Suess and admire his work, however, I can only read the tongue twisting silliness so many times before my head starts spinning. How refreshing to have a story that you and your children can enjoy over and over again. My kids have their favorite stories to listen to that aren’t always my favorites to read repeatedly. It’s a blessing to have this book as a family favorite. Each time I turn the page the kids point to the children in the illustrations and pick which one they want to be. It’s an easy choice and enjoyable for all us. “The Wonderful Things You Will Be” has become my go to baby shower gift. The last mom-to-be I gifted it to admitted to crying the first time she read it. Perhaps it was just the hormones, but I venture to say that she truly appreciated the beauty and sincerity of this wonderful book. Your family library is not complete without this gem. This is a story book I cherish and long to share with every other child I hold dear.

Such a sweet book about what wonderful things 'the little one' will be and do. I got it as a baptism gift and I thought it was perfect.

The most beautiful book, it’s a very special story with beautiful illustrations. Sadly, it arrived damaged and torn without any protective covering.

The flaps at the end are so bright and catch little eyes. The message is very sweet and the book is great for some sing-song bedtime reading!

I was gifted this book, and the first time I read it, it made me cry. It’s so sweet, and the illustrations are beautiful. My second loved this book for the longest time. It’s the one she always chose to have red to her before naps and bed. This is the perfect book to gift for baby showers!

I LOVE this book. I’ve bought this book several times for friends who have had children and now I have it for my own son. Every time I read it it brings a tear to my eye. The sentiment behind the book is beautiful, the illustrations are lovely and I can’t wait until my son is able to look at it with me (he’s currently just 2 weeks old). I’d buy this book again and again for anyone expecting a baby, I find it makes a lovely gift.