{"product_id":"9781636284729","title":"Morning Leaves : Cultivating a Life of Beauty, Meaning, and Joy","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Laing F. Rikkers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePoetry\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 7 May 2026 by Red Hen Press in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 120 pages, Illustrations\u003cbr\u003e211 x 160 x 15 | 326g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAWARD-WINNING AUTHOR“Morning Leaves is a gift to all who open their eyes to its images and their hearts to its whispers and exhortations.”—Faith Salie, Emmy-winning contributor to CBS News Sunday Morning and author of Approval JunkieA radiant fusion of poetry and nature art, Morning Leaves: Cultivating a Life of Beauty, Meaning, and Joy is a tender, soul-stirring meditation on grief, healing, and the quiet joy of rediscovering beauty one morning at a time. Steeped in beautiful art and verse that invites reflection, Morning Leaves is the perfect gift book or self-purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteeped in beautiful art and verse that invites reflection, Morning Leaves is the perfect gift book for self-purchase or those seeking greater meaning and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn award-winning blend of reflection, poetry, and nature-inspired art, Morning Leaves invites readers to slow down into the beauty of everyday life. With honesty and warmth, Laing Rikkers offers insights on healing, presence, and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the lens of nature and creativity, she reveals that in uncertain or chaotic times, there is a path to meaning, connection, and light. Walk with her through the garden of imagination and rediscover your own wellspring of joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAWARD WINS FOR MORNING LEAVES:2023 FOREWORD INDIES AWARDS WINNER2023 PUBWEST DESIGN AWARDS WINNER2024 FEATHERED QUILL BOOK AWARDS WINNER | GOLD2024 IBPA BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AWARDS WINNER | GOLDMORE PRAISE FOR MORNING LEAVES:“The poems within Morning Leaves are tender, compassionate and full of wonder. Laing's writing and Kelly's illustrations are conduits for healing and hope.”—Kristin A. Meekhof, co-author of A Widow's Guide to Healing“So beautifully written and thoughtfully constructed. Visceral. Visual. Vulnerable. The passages cracked open my heart.”—Amy K. Hutchens, award-winning speaker and bestselling author of Get It and The Secrets Leaders Keep\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far From The Madding Crowd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48367117009155,"sku":"9781636284729","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/3207\/4914\/files\/9781636284729.jpg?v=1781191762","url":"https:\/\/www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com\/products\/9781636284729","provider":"Far From The Madding Crowd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}