We're All Wonders

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Author
R.J. Palacio
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Genre
Children’s Picture Book
Released
28 March, 2017
ISBN
9781524766498

We’re All Wonders

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Synopsis

Over 5 million people have fallen in love with Wonder and have joined the movement to Choose Kind. Now younger readers can meet Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, and his beloved dog, Daisy.Countless fans have asked R. J. Palacio to write a book for younger readers. With We're All Wonders, she makes her picture-book debut as both author and artist, with a spare, powerful text and striking, richly imagined illustrations. Palacio shows readers what it's like to live in Auggie's world-a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he's not always seen that way.We're All Wonders may be Auggie's story, but it taps into every child's longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It's the perfect way for families and educators to talk about empathy and kindness with young children.Praise for Wonder: A #1 New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Top 100 Bestseller An Indie Bestseller A Time Magazine 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time Selection A Washington Post Best Kids' Book A Parents Magazine Top 10 Book of the Year A New York Times Book Review Notable Book An NPR Outstanding Backseat Book Club Pick An Entertainment Weekly 10 Great Kids' Books Selection A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Booklist Editors' Choice An E. B. White Read Aloud Award Winner An ALA Notable Book A Bank Street Best Book of the Year An IRA-CBC Teachers' Choice A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection A Christopher Award Winner"A beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation." -The Wall Street Journal"A crackling page-turner filled with characters you can't help but root for." -Entertainment Weekly"Rich and memorable." -The New York Times Book Review"Wonder is the best kids' book of the year." -Slate.com"A glorious exploration of the nature of friendship, tenacity, fear, and most importantly, kindness." -The Huffington Post"Endearing, enduring Auggie and his family and friends will find a place in the hearts of readers and prompt reflection on how we treat others." -The Washington Post
R.J. Palacio
About the author

R.J. Palacio

R. J. Palacio is a graphic designer by day and a writer by night. She lives in New York City with her family and a black dog called Bear.

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