Don't Forget

Don't forget to make your bed,
and wear socks that fit your feet...
Don't forget to care, to play,
To run, to laugh...

Sometimes, we need to remember all the things we can do to be part of the world. Small things, like offering a smile. And bigger things, like hoping, dreaming, imagining...

Another exquisite picture book from wonder-team Jane Godwin and Anna Walker. It never ceases to amaze me how much magic these two much-loved Aussie authors are able to capture in their picture books, from the layered and evocative artwork to the simple but profound words. The take-away: sometimes it's important to remember all the things we do to be a part of the world - big, and small.