How Lucky Am I by Christian Watson — an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. A poignant, affirming, and beautifully illustrated journey through the ups and downs of existence, featuring the beloved gentle skeleton Mr. Skelly.
Join Mr. Skelly as he wanders across lush landscapes and difficult terrain, moving through joy, loss, grief, and love in search of family and a safe home. Along the way he discovers simple but profound life lessons: what to hold onto, what to let go of, and how lucky we all are because this fragile present moment is truly all we have.
Created by animator and designer Christian Watson, the book uses quiet, evocative illustrations and gentle reflections to invite readers to shift their perspective, make peace with what they cannot control, and appreciate what cannot always be seen. It is a meditation on gratitude, mortality, and the beauty of being here at all.
Tender, visually striking, and emotionally resonant, How Lucky Am I is both a comforting companion and a reminder to live with greater presence and appreciation.
Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller
