Noticing

Noticing is a picture book about paying attention to the world: the small things, the huge things, the imaginary things, and the things that stay hidden until someone looks closely. It suggests that the extraordinary is everywhere, in everything, waiting to be found and recognized, and it is about embracing what is possible.

The story follows a young girl and an accomplished painter as they learn to see the beauty and magic in each day. It encourages readers of all ages to slow down, look at the world with their hearts, and use their imaginations to widen their view.

The book is written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Elise Hurst, and it is a companion to the children's book Trying. It invites readers to pay attention, make new discoveries, and explore the unknown, and also to look inward at their own hopes and dreams.