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Small Wonders

A Field Guide to Life's Quiet Joys
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Find happiness and comfort in life's everyday moments with this insightful visual volume of prose and poetry. In our busy and stress-filled world, it's easy to miss the smaller moments that can provide happiness and fulfilment. Small Wonders is your invitation to slow down and savour... Read More
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Small Wonders is a lushly illustrated collection of poetry and prose celebrating the hundreds of humble, joyous, everyday moments that connect us to each other and the world around us.

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Find happiness and comfort in life's everyday moments with this insightful visual volume of prose and poetry.

In our busy and stress-filled world, it's easy to miss the smaller moments that can provide happiness and fulfilment. Small Wonders is your invitation to slow down and savour the minor miracles of everyday living. With her insightful prose and evocative poetry, author Jennifer Shoop celebrates the little moments that connect us to each other and to the world around us. Dreamy photography brings the text to life, showcasing the beauty found in the often-overlooked, mundane details all around us.

Author Jennifer Shoop (@magpiebyjenshoop), creator of the literary lifestyle publication Magpie, encourages you to find joy and replenishment in the small stuff, such as:

  • A long phone call with a friend
  • The dance of backyard fireflies
  • The well-worn charm of a beloved hand-me-down
  • And more.

Wherever you are on your path, life's small wonders can nurture your soul.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781577157267

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 April 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Rock Point

Illustration: color photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Jennifer Shoop (@magpiebyjenshoop) is the creator of Magpie, the literary lifestyle publication and platform that focuses on inspiring women to live thoughtful, well-curated lives, with an invitation for self-discovery. Magpie features a daily blog with an engaged readership that covers a wide range of lifestyle topics, including motherhood, friendship, love, literature, and beyond. Jennifer holds an advanced degree in literature from Georgetown University and resides in Bethesda, Maryland, with her husband and two children.

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