Our Sensational World
Written & Illustrated
by Laura Usher
To you dear readers, and especially to Finn my brother (so new to our world and his), may this inspire you to always appreciate the sensational joys of life.
Our Sensational World
Written & Illustrated by Laura Usher
All around us to delight, Are these unhidden secrets, Treasures in plain sight.
Fr om gardens to rooms,
An d spaces around, I n our humble homes, S e nsations abound.
Lily ran to the garden, where colours were alight , Redflowers, green grass, all sunlit bright .
Listening to the song of birds and the buzzing of bees,
Inhaling the scent of fresh grass dancing in the breeze .
A purple butterfly flutters and lands on her nose, S he giggles and laughs and of it goes. S ome things are dancing, high in the sky, W hile others beneath, crawl slowly by.
The kitchen abounds with aromas warm and sweet , Fresh baked bread is a yummy treat. She bites and chews through golden crust , As it crunches and flakes into a chunky dust .
A bove the fridge hum and toaster ping, H ear the whistling of the kettle sing, A s it bubbles and boils soft clouds of steam, R ising adrift and vanishing like a dream.
The bathroom comes alive with the turn of a ta
Water splashing - drip, drop splat!
Filling the tub with bubbles piled high,
Andfresh , clean scents wafting by.
W ashed and wet, stepping out,
S he let out a stifled shout!
A s her feet so warm and nice, F ound tiles beneath felt cool as ice.
Cooler air and dimming light, Rests the day into night. Sensations too, dim and subside, For Lily is now snugly inside. C almly hearing and seeing, the quieting dark
I nking the sky, so the moon and stars spark,
A s contented remembering of today goes by, Toldgently by her soft-blanketed sigh.
So cosy and warm with a weary yawn, Lily sleepily dreams for her next, exciting dawn.
Keep exploring!
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Meet Laura
Author & Illustrator
Hello, I’m Laura, the creator of Wanderful! By trade, I’m a graphic designer and marketer, but I’ve always had a passion for exploring the world around me. My sense of curiosity, adventure, and wonder has been passed down from generation to generation in my family, and it’s a part of me I’m incredibly proud to have.
I’ll leave you with a reminder to both the young and old Wanderers reading this book:
Hold on tight to your curiosity, let joy guide your imagination, and never lose the childlike awe that makes the ordinary extraordinary.
With love, -
Laura
Bonding over shared moments of discovery and exploring the beauty of the world around me are some of my most precious memories. I hope to pass these experiences on to you and your family too.
About
Children’s Books
At Wanderful, we believe that curiosity, wonder, and emotional understanding are essential to a child’s development. In today’s fast-paced world, where kids and parents are increasingly absorbed in technology, it’s easy to overlook the beauty and simple joys of the world around us.
Through our stories, we encourage children to use all of their senses — both physical and abstract — to experience the magic hidden in everyday life. We inspire them to feel the warmth of the sun, listen to the rustling of leaves, smell the fresh scent of rain, and reflect on the emotions these sensations evoke.
Wanderful is a children’s book publisher on a mission to literally flip the narrative in an efort to rekindle connection and mindfulness. Our books serve as a guide to rediscovering the world through fresh, curious eyes for parents and their little ones alike.
From our Wanderful family to yours, we hope our work sparks a lifetime of discovery and joy in your home.
Here’s to endless curiosity and the many happy adventures ahead!
Children’s Books
We often overlook how what we touch, see and hear can influence our emotions, changing how we feel. It’s a joy to experience the kaleidoscopic way each can afect the other.
How might it feel, to take a few moments to observe and appreciate our senses and our emotions?
Let’s explore and experience together to find out!
