Finding Joy

A collaboration between Unknown X Wilder

AUTHOR : Monique Hemmingson
ILLUSTRATOR: Becky Kemps

In Finding Joy Lulu embarks on a treasure hunt to find things that bring her joy, suggesting initially that it could be physical items like a traditional treasure hunt. Instead, she finds the things that really bring her joy aren't things at all rather quality time spent, small and seemingly ordinary adventures and in friendship and the beauty of nature right outside her doorstep.

Finding Joy gently brings focus to how we can incorporate mindfulness and minimalism into ours and our children's lives by choosing to celebrate the sometimes mundane or familiar.

Featuring beautiful watercolour illustrations by Becky Kemps.

Printed responsibly in small batches, on FSC certified paper. The production of this book has been offset and is Climate Neutral.

DIMENSIONS: 240 mm x  195 mm
PAGES: 32
BIND: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780473716233
RECOMMENDED AGE: 3-7

About the Author: Monique Hemmingson is a writer, award-winning author, and mama of two. Finding Joy is her first children’s book and as with her previous publications, endeavors to promote ideals such as slow living, wellness, connection and mindfulness. She is passionate about storytelling, design, and conscious and creative living. Monique lives in Mount Maunganui with her husband James, their children Lulu and Auggie, and dog Remy.

About the illustrator: Becky Kemps is a self-taught illustrator, ceramic artist and programme facilitator supporting families and children. Finding Joy is her third children’s book. She lives in Mangawhai with her husband Mike, and their kids Mia, Jake and Maci. She loves exploring our beautiful country on family adventures from camping in DOC sites to snowboarding in the South Island.