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Why Not Waltz to Your Alarm Clock?

And 99 Other Ways to Rekindle Childhood Magic
Brief Description
This small, illustrated gift book encourages readers to rekindle their sense of childhood joy. Cerise Zelenetz's whimsical illustrations offer playful ways to be mindful in everyday moments. Both inspirational and practical, Why Not Waltz to Your Alarm Clock? celebrates life's often overlooked pleasures while instilling a... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Rekindle your sense of childhood joy with Cerise Zelenetz's whimsical illustrations and quirky mindfulness activities.

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This small, illustrated gift book encourages readers to rekindle their sense of childhood joy. Cerise Zelenetz's whimsical illustrations offer playful ways to be mindful in everyday moments. Both inspirational and practical, Why Not Waltz to Your Alarm Clock? celebrates life's often overlooked pleasures while instilling a sense of connection with the world around usβ€”as well as the world within us.

Suggestions include:

- Why not jump in a puddle during the next rainfall? Gather friends to join you for an extra satisfying splash.

- Instead of reading your tea leaves, why not go leaf reading outdoors? See what symbols you can find within the foliage.

- Why not play truth or dare with your partner or a friend? Except every dare must be to tell a joke that will make the other laugh, and every truth must be to share something you dreamed of as a child.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781523530618

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Workman Adult

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 156.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Cerise Zelenetz is a Vermont-born writer and illustrator based in New York. Her text-based illustrations and line drawings have appeared in the New Yorker, the Paris Review, MoMA's online magazine, and Conde Nast Traveler China, among others, and her work has been featured in group and solo shows throughout New York and Paris. She has created custom illustrations and branding for businesses like Nike, Oddfellows Ice Cream, Zabar's, and the Line Hotel. When she's not making art, you can usually find her at Bushwick wine bar Cherry on Top, which she owns and operates. Find her on Instagram @unnecessaryobservations.

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