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The front cover of the children's book "Noticing", written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Elise Hurst. The jacket cover features an illustration of an old gnarly tree, and a girl and fox sitting beside the tree, with the title printed in gold foil.

Noticing

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Noticing

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The front cover of the children's book "Noticing", written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Elise Hurst. The jacket cover features an illustration of an old gnarly tree, and a girl and fox sitting beside the tree, with the title printed in gold foil.
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The front cover of the children's book "Noticing", written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Elise Hurst. The jacket cover features an illustration of an old gnarly tree, and a girl and fox sitting beside the tree, with the title printed in gold foil.
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Lifestyle photo of the childrens book, Noticing, written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Elise Hurst. The book is open to a page that shows a girl and her artist mentor walking across a bridge, surrounded by birds and lovely trees along the riverbed. The copy on the page reads, "One of the best things you can be is interested," the painter shared. "When you are interested, you are curious, and when you are curious, you discover things-amazing things, about yourself, and about the world."
Inside spread from "Noticing" a children's illustrated book by Kobi Yamada and Elise Hurst. The illustration features a child leaning against a large, gnarly tree filled with hidden drawings in the tree trunk and branches. The copy on the page reads, "I was filled with a feeling of calm and appreciation. It was moving and wonderful. I sat there with my eyes closed, picturing the people and places and things that meant so much to me in my life."
Inside spread from "Noticing" a children's illustrated book by Kobi Yamada and Elise Hurst. The illustration features a child with her mentor artist and they're walking through a forest looking up at a forest of trees and birds flying above. The copy on the page reads, "I always looked forward to my visits with the painter. I had to admit, as much as I couldn't wait to see her, I also couldn't wait to see what she saw."
Inside spread from "Noticing" a children's illustrated book by Kobi Yamada and Elise Hurst. The illustration features a child sitting on a rock with beautiful, colorful clouds framing around her like wings. The copy on the page reads, "Oh, but everything is special about you! There really isn't a single thing about you that isn't extraordinary," she shared enthusiastically. "You are the rare and unique combination of what was and the bright possibility of what can be."
Inside spread from "Noticing" a children's illustrated book by Kobi Yamada and Elise Hurst. The illustration features a child and her artist mentor looking at a mountain range. The mountain range has hidden drawings within its peaks and valleys. The copy on the page reads, "A climber might see a great challenge, a scientist might see the movement of an ancient glacier, and someone else might notice the cool breeze traveling from its snow peaks. Though we all may look at the same thing, we don't always see it in the same way. That is true for mountains, and also for people."
Inside spread from "Noticing" a children's illustrated book by Kobi Yamada and Elise Hurst. The illustration features a girl and her artist mentor walking across a bridge, surrounded by birds and lovely trees along the riverbed. The copy on the page reads, "One of the best things you can be is interested," the painter shared. "When you are interested, you are curious, and when you are curious, you discover things-amazing things, about yourself, and about the world."
Angled, side view of the front cover of the children's book "Noticing", written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Elise Hurst. The jacket cover features an illustration of an old gnarly tree, and a girl and fox sitting beside the tree, with the title printed in gold foil.
Back cover of the children's book "Noticing", written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Elise Hurst. The jacket cover illustration is a continuation from the front cover, and has copy that reads, "Look closely. There is so much to love and appreciate. There is so much to discover."

The Details

Written by Kobi Yamada

Illustrated by Elise Hurst

“The miraculous is everywhere and in everything. Waiting for us to notice it. Waiting for us to appreciate it. Waiting for us to love it.”

This is a story about noticing the little things, the grand big things, the imaginary, and sometimes, hidden things. It’s a tale about embracing what’s possible. Written by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada, Noticing follows the discoveries of a painter and her young protégé. Together, they explore what it means to observe with your heart, and use your imagination to expand your vision.

With whimsical watercolor illustrations, this beautiful children’s book is an invitation to slow down and notice that the incredible is everywhere, and in everything—waiting to be known. And to realize that when we take the time to truly observe the beauty and magic around us each day, we begin to understand the promise and potential that is available to us all.

Be sure to discover the companion books in The Mentor Series, Trying and Caring.

Download our Noticing activity sheet here.

 

Format
Hardcover
Size
9"W x 10.75"H
Page Count
48 pages
SKU
10701

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Spotlights

  • Who It's For

    A timeless classic for birthdays, back-to-school season, or just because.

  • Design Details

    Features breathtaking illustrations that give readers hidden wonders to discover, and an enchanting dust jacket with foil stamping.

  • Why We Love It

    Filled with powerful lessons for readers of all ages on emotions, mindfulness, and perspective.

8 Reviews

Love this book!

Amazing how much goes on around us that goes unnoticed. This book will inspire you to look up & around, not missing the details of life. Written with gentleness & kindness, art work is terrific!

I love Compendium

I am so pleased with these purchases for my grandchildren.
I think it is so important to instill these thoughts from an early age.
Thank you Compendium!

There are soooo many life

There are soooo many life lessons in this treasured story for adults and children!

Noticing

This picture book is perfect for haiku poets--or any poet, artist, or creative soul. Kobi Yamada inspires us to use our imagination to see what is everywhere around us and to sense what is unseen, yet abundantly around us. He affirms we all are unique and we all matter.
I'm a poet/artist. Before I write each morning. I read this book and my poems flow out upon my pages in words and phrases that beat my heart. Lovely. Deep. Calling to be enjoyed again and again.
Thank you Kovi for writing this inspiring piece of work and finding the talented artist Elsie Hurst to capture and explode your inspiration in beauty across the pages.

A total delight for every

A total delight for every age !

This book is amazing. The

This book is amazing. The copy, the illustrations--everything! It is right up my alley as an artist turned dancer and now choreographer who spends a great deal of time developing the next generation of dancers and choreographers. Observation is KEY to a career in the Arts (and I assume most professional ventures). Taking the time to notice is probably also an antidote toward mental well being, as well.

Thank you!!

I LOVE Kobi and his extraordinary illustrating partners and have SO many of his books on our living room coffee table. Not a morning goes by that I don’t pick one up with my morning cup of joe. Can’t imagine a better way to start the day with so much goodness to add to my gladness :u1F970:. If only I could keep a full collection going because I give the books as gifts too…they’re born to be shared!! Thank you SO much Kobi!!

Noticing is another beautiful book

Noticing is another beautiful book by Kobi Yamada. I have purchased all of his books many times. They are showcase books on my living room shelf, and I have given them as gifts more times than I can count.

I also volunteer to read in elementary school classrooms, and always bring one of his books with me to read to the children. In addition, I use them as a jumping off point for writing exercises for my college classes.

:), Susan