May You Love and Be Loved: Wishes for Your Life (Barnes & Noble Edition)

A tender picture book from author-poet Cleo Wade, this work is crafted as a loving message of hope, joy, and possibility. The book offers a series of wishes: “May you know fear but not be driven by it,” “May you know joy and follow it everywhere,” “May you know light and shine it every chance you get.” Intended for young children (ages 3-6) yet meaningful for readers of all ages, it is described as a “love letter to the infinite potential of the future – expressing the many hopes and dreams we hold for our children and ourselves.” Gorgeously illustrated by the author, it emphasizes emotional and relational growth: being curious about the world, embracing one’s weirdness as strength, and loving and being loved as fundamental to life

“Wade urges readers toward bright and loving futures with an extended benediction… lyrical and intense, if occasionally a little vague.” — Kirkus Review

“A poem, a prayer, a plea to the universe. Beautifully illustrated and sure to be a beloved gift.” — The Southern Bookseller Review