Parenting Book Cover Design (Evoking resilience, growth, and loss)

Visuals: A calm, deep blue gradient background transitions from a darker blue at the edges to a lighter hue at the center, symbolizing transformation and growth. In the middle, an ethereal image of a sunflower with petals falling off represents gratitude fading away. Behind the sunflower, faintly glowing tree roots add depth and signify resilience and grounding. A subtle light beam shines towards the top-right corner, conveying hope and learning.

Typography: A serif font, reminiscent of classic and timeless themes, for the title—"O Preço da Falta de Gratidão"—in bold white with a gold outline for gravitas and significance. The author's name, "Profº. João Bosco Macedo," is in an elegant sans-serif font, italicized, and placed at the lower portion in a lighter gold tone to balance emphasis and aesthetics.

Layout: The title takes center stage in the upper half of the cover, aligned with the sunflower and its falling petals, while the author's name is neatly aligned at the bottom right. Supporting smaller phrases, if included, can be positioned subtly around the bottom left corner in a smaller, non-intrusive size.

Explanation: The design's visual composition uses the sunflower and its symbolism to represent life, gratitude, and fleeting moments of appreciation—aligning perfectly with the theme of the consequences of lacking gratitude. The serene blue color palette promotes self-reflection, calm awareness, and mental transformation, which links to the emotions of resilience and discipline. Typography highlights the title's importance in a serif font while maintaining elegance and focus on the author's credibility through the contrasting sans-serif style. The chosen matte lamination with spot UV makes the cover not only visually appealing but also physically memorable, enhancing the reader’s interaction with the book and underlining its premium value.