Three encouraging and inspiring reads

The Surfer (Shaun Tomson) and The Sage (Noah benShea) is a guide to survive and ride life’s waves. It is a book, says Shaun, in which the pair have tried to make sense of happiness and tragedy, success and failure, love and loss, which everyone has experienced throughout life. It’s not a religious book, but legendary world champion surfer (and Durban boy) Shaun and international best-selling poet-philosopher Noah offer insight on a path of purpose, hope and faith. Yes, it’s full of fabulous surfing photographs. No, it’s not only for surfers. Familius/Macmillan

Complicated, messy feelings don’t go away just because it’s the festive season. Ruby Warner’s Little Moments of Light is filled with heart-warming illustrations and messages. It’s not a self-help book, there is no 10-point plan … but it is encouraging and thoughtful and would be a perfect gift for a teen or young adult who needs to know  things will be okay.  Also follow on @worrywellbeing. Welbeck

A Year of Good Things. What more could one ask for? Jason Ward has given 365 micro-moments to bring you joy. The sound of rain hitting a tent. The smell of your skin after you’ve been in the sea. Getting into bed exhausted and feeling yourself sink into the mattress. Paying attention to these tiny joys goes good for the soul! Welbeck Publishing