“An affirming and enchanting love letter from parent to child.” — Kirkus (starred review)

“The heartfelt title will be welcomed by new parents as the narrator voices the universal dream of wishing the best in life for their newborn.” —Booklist

“It’s cozy and hopeful in all the best ways.”—Publishers Weekly

A 4-star Common Sense Selection recipient for Books

From New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho, author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners and Eyes that Speak to the Stars, comes a heartfelt picture book about the depths of a mother’s love. One Day is a mother’s ode to her baby boy—she shares her hopes and dreams for her son as she envisions him exploring the world.

Her son will be courageous and kind, powerful and curious, and blaze his own trail. He will know that it is okay to cry, or be scared, or uncertain. Above all, he will know that he is more than enough exactly as he is.

An extraordinary gift for Mother’s Day and loved ones everywhere.

One day,

your hair will tumble across your head

as you embark on adventures

Life will pull tears that

Roll like rivers over your cheeks

Let them roll, sweet boy

Softness is a sign of strength

This moving ode from mother to son is a promise of love for all the days to come.

• A Mother’s Love: Follow a parent as she shares her deepest hopes and dreams for her baby boy’s future, from his first steps to the day he blazes his own trail.
• Social Emotional Learning: A gentle and essential message that it’s okay to be scared or uncertain, and that showing your emotions is a true sign of strength.
• Affirming and Empowering: Instills confidence by reminding every child that they are powerful, kind, and more than enough exactly as they are.
• Perfect Bedtime Story: With lyrical text and cozy illustrations, this is an ideal book to share before tucking them in at night, wrapping them in a hug of words.