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    How Lucky Am I

    Author Christian Watson
    Hardcover (Paper-over-Board, no jacket)
    $25.00 US
    Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed | Clarkson Potter
    6.79"W x 8.73"H x 0.65"D   | 16 oz | 30 per carton
    On sale Jul 28, 2026 | 128 Pages | 9798217036370
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    In this poignant, affirming, and beautifully illustrated journey, social media sensation Mr Skelly explores the ups and downs of existence and discovers the makings of a meaningful life.

    "How lucky am I, to have lost what I wanted, to find what I deserved"

    Join beloved Mr Skelly, a gentle skeleton wandering across lush landscapes and treacherous terrains, through times of joy, loss, grief and love, to find his family and – ultimately – a safe home.

    Along the way, he discovers life lessons which help us remember what to hold onto and what to let go of, to realise how lucky we all are, because this beautifully fragile present moment is truly all we have.

    Mr Skelly invites you to shift your lens, make peace with what you can’t control, appreciate what can’t be seen, and live your life to the utmost of your ability.

    How Lucky Am I is a simple reminder that, in the end, we're all made of the same bones. With gentle words and hand-painted imagery, this book hopes to shine a softer light on what's often overlooked - and maybe, in doing so, help us remember what truly matters.
    “A tender inspirational volume showcasing drawings of [Christian Watson’s] popular online character Mr. Skelly, a cartoony (think early black-and-white Looney Tunes) skeleton living out normal scenes of everyday life, captioned and thought-bubbled with ruminations about how one ought to treasure the time one has on Earth . . . This pulls at the heartstrings.”—Publishers Weekly
    Christian Watson is an America designer living in Tasmania, Australia, and is the guy behind 1924us and Mr Skelly. Mr Skelly was created for Christian’s two children, Lavender-May and Alaska. Christian and his wife run a little general store where they collect, design, and sell their own goods. View titles by Christian Watson

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    In this poignant, affirming, and beautifully illustrated journey, social media sensation Mr Skelly explores the ups and downs of existence and discovers the makings of a meaningful life.

    "How lucky am I, to have lost what I wanted, to find what I deserved"

    Join beloved Mr Skelly, a gentle skeleton wandering across lush landscapes and treacherous terrains, through times of joy, loss, grief and love, to find his family and – ultimately – a safe home.

    Along the way, he discovers life lessons which help us remember what to hold onto and what to let go of, to realise how lucky we all are, because this beautifully fragile present moment is truly all we have.

    Mr Skelly invites you to shift your lens, make peace with what you can’t control, appreciate what can’t be seen, and live your life to the utmost of your ability.

    How Lucky Am I is a simple reminder that, in the end, we're all made of the same bones. With gentle words and hand-painted imagery, this book hopes to shine a softer light on what's often overlooked - and maybe, in doing so, help us remember what truly matters.

    Praise

    “A tender inspirational volume showcasing drawings of [Christian Watson’s] popular online character Mr. Skelly, a cartoony (think early black-and-white Looney Tunes) skeleton living out normal scenes of everyday life, captioned and thought-bubbled with ruminations about how one ought to treasure the time one has on Earth . . . This pulls at the heartstrings.”—Publishers Weekly

    Author

    Christian Watson is an America designer living in Tasmania, Australia, and is the guy behind 1924us and Mr Skelly. Mr Skelly was created for Christian’s two children, Lavender-May and Alaska. Christian and his wife run a little general store where they collect, design, and sell their own goods. View titles by Christian Watson

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