What They Almost Missed
Overview
What happens when children are too busy looking down... to notice the world around them? In What They Almost Missed, a gentle picture book from the Unplug Movement Series, readers are invited to slow down and notice the beautiful moments that are often right in front of them.
While screens capture attention, something else is quietly happening nearby.
The sky stretches wide with soft clouds.
Birds sing from the trees.
Leaves dance in the wind.
Laughter drifts across the yard.
A small hand reaches out.
These are the little moments children almost miss.
Written with simple, rhythmic language and warm illustrations, What They Almost Missed helps children rediscover the joy of noticing - the sounds, sights, and connections that make everyday life feel magical.
This story doesn't lecture or shame. Instead, it gently reminds children that sometimes all it takes is looking up.
Perfect for:
- families hoping to balance screen time
- teachers introducing mindfulness and awareness
- classrooms discussing technology and connection
- bedtime read-aloud moments
- children ages 4-7
Part of the Unplug Movement Series, a collection of picture books designed to help children reconnect with nature, imagination, and each other.
Because sometimes the most beautiful things are the ones waiting just outside our screens.
This item is Non-Returnable
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798252347592
- ISBN-10: 9798252347592
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: March 2026
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 x 0.07 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.19 pounds
- Page Count: 26
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