Everywhere, Wonder
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
“Open your eyes and open your window and let your story out into the world. It is a little gift from you to me.”
In this heartfelt picture book, readers are taken on a stunning journey into the imagination of a young boy—who explores everything from the pyramids of Egypt to a dusty footprint on the moon—and then back out again to the wonderful world right in front of him. From a lost balloon to an endless road, there are stories to discover, to dream about, and to share.
Everywhere, Wonder explores the wonder in the world, while encouraging young minds to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary, and creatively share their stories with others.
An Imprint Book
“Swanson's fanciful and whimsical exploration of the meeting of imagination and story is strengthened by the jewel-toned colors and sheer scope of Behr's illustrations.” —Kirkus Reviews
"A tribute to the power of imagination awaiting those who are open to the marvels that surround them." School Library Journal
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
From the husband-and-wife team behind Babies Ruin Everything comes a sweeping exploration of imagination, appreciation, and possibility. A curly-haired boy with brown skin invites children to follow his lead and find their own story, one that lies in noticing and recognizing the beautiful, interesting things the world has to offer. "So keep your eyes wide open as you go," he advises, sharing his own catalogue: "In Egypt, there are pyramids.... In Alaska, there are cold, wet waters filled with seals and sockeye salmon.... In Sheboygan, there is a tractor mechanic named Shirley who has thirty-seven friends." The boy also notes that wonders can be found close to home: a blue balloon caught in a tree, an unusual looking soup noodle, or a glass doorknob that "makes rainbows when the reading lamp clicks on." Peppered with questions and comments, Swanson's narrative initiates a thought-provoking conversation with readers, and Behr's digitally assembled watercolors create a dreamy mood. Her vibrantly hued scenes of lush jungles, dry savanna, and roads "that somehow never seem to end" paint a vivid portrait of the world's diversity. Ages 3 7.
