Back in print at last! Awardwinning authorillustrator Mies Van Hout celebrates the joys and challenges of parenthood as vibrant birds grow their families.Set against Mies van Hout’s iconic black backgrounds and utilizing the same vibrant chalk style of the internationally bestselling Happy, each spread of Surprise shows vivid birds portraying the emotions of parenthood, from ̶marveling” to ̶teasing” to ̶listening.”This lively book is perfect for both new and experienced parents alike, as they will resonate with the emotional and ephemeral journey of parenthood. This new, highvalue edition of Surprise features extraheavy pages that, like the love parents have for their children, will stand the test of time and repeated readings.Awardwinning authorillustrator Mies van Hout brings humor and charm to the exhilarating adventure of parenthood.Her distinctive paintings are cheerful and bold, and her work has been published in more than twe