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Once Upon a Feeling

A Pillow Thoughts Affirmation Deck for Reflection and Healing
Brief Description
Experience the timeless encouragement of the internationally bestselling Pillow Thoughts through this beautifully designed card deck of affirmations and reflections from celebrated author and poet Courtney Peppernell. Since its debut in 2017, Pillow Thoughts has captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world with... Read More
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Experience the timeless encouragement of the internationally bestselling Pillow Thoughts through this beautifully designed card deck of affirmations and reflections from celebrated author and poet Courtney Peppernell.

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Experience the timeless encouragement of the internationally bestselling Pillow Thoughts through this beautifully designed card deck of affirmations and reflections from celebrated author and poet Courtney Peppernell.

Since its debut in 2017, Pillow Thoughts has captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world with its honest and relatable meditations on love, heartbreak, healing, and hope. In this new format, both affirmation and poetry lovers can experience its warmth in bite-sized moments throughout the year.

Once Upon a Feeling: A Pillow Thoughts Affirmations Deck for Reflection and Healing offers readers 52 beautifully designed cards that feature new and exclusive illustrations from artist and longtime collaborator Justin Estcourt on one side and encouraging excerpts from the original poetry collection on the other. Following the lead of Pillow Thoughts, the cards are intentionally presented in six different themes so that you can always find exactly the inspiration you need. With a focus on hope, love, happiness, acceptance, gratitude, and motivation, this deck is brimming with thoughtful affirmations and meditations that have been curated to meet you exactly where you are, no matter the day, month, or year.

As Pillow Thoughts has proven to be a timeless fountain of comfort and healing, Once Upon a Feeling is sure to become a mainstay on your bedside stand, work desk, or coffee table, providing peaceful moments of reflection any time you need them.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798881602598

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 15 January 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 89.0mm

Height: 140.0mm

Weight: 17g

Pages: 55

About the Author

Courtney Peppernell is an acclaimed bestselling author from Australia, celebrated for her inspirational poetry collections, including the beloved Pillow Thoughts series, Watering the Soul, I Hope You Stay, Time Will Tell, and more. With over two million sales worldwide, she continues to lead the forefront of today’s poetry genre. Courtney spends her days writing and working on many projects with her cherished dogs and chickens in tow. She hopes to continue exploring expression and the art of healing through stories, novels, and poetry for years to come.
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