Wonder
Wonder

Author: R. J. Palacio

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2012-02-14

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 037589988X

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Millions of people have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face—who shows us that kindness brings us together no matter how far apart we are. Read the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement, a major motion picture, and the critically acclaimed graphic novel White Bird. And don't miss R.J. Palacio's highly anticipated new novel, Pony, available now! I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse. August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Beginning from Auggie’s point of view and expanding to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others, the perspectives converge to form a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel “a meditation on kindness” —indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.

WonderFull
WonderFull

Author: Marty Machowski

Publisher: New Growth Press

Published: 2020-09-28

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 164507174X

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WonderFull by best-selling author Marty Machowski captivates children, inviting them to engage with the book of Psalms. Oliver and his grandfather read through the Psalms together, learning about God's love and praying for each other as the seasons change. Even when the leaves fall and Oliver's grandfather grows weaker, the Psalms strengthen ...

Wonder-Full Education
Wonder-Full Education

Author: Kieran Egan

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-07-24

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 1135051054

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For many children much of the time their experience in classrooms can be rather dull, and yet the world the school is supposed to initiate children into is full of wonder. This book offers a rich understanding of the nature and roles of wonder in general and provides multiple suggestions for to how to revive wonder in adults (teachers and curriculum makers) and how to keep it alive in children. Its aim is to show that adequate education needs to take seriously the task of evoking wonder about the content of the curriculum and to show how this can routinely be done in everyday classrooms. The authors do not wax flowery; they present strong arguments based on either research or precisely described experience, and demonstrate how this argument can be seen to work itself out in daily practice. The emphasis is not on ways of evoking wonder that might require virtuoso teaching, but rather on how wonder can be evoked about the everyday features of the math or science or social studies curriculum in regular classrooms.

I Wonder
I Wonder

Author: Marian Bantjes

Publisher: The Monacelli Press, LLC

Published: 2018-09-25

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13: 1580935192

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From typographic illustrator Marian Bantjes, I Wonder will make you think in new ways about art, design, beauty, and popular culture. This unique presentation features the elaborately crafted word pictures of Marian Bantjes, the most inventive and creative typographic illustrator of our time. Whether intricately hand-drawn or using computer illustration software, Bantjes's work crosses the boundaries of time, style, and technology. There is, however, another side to Bantjes's visual work: her thoughtful treatises on art, design, beauty, and popular culture that add a deeper dimension to the decorative nature of her best-known work. These reflections cover the cult of Santa, road-side advertising, photography and memory, the alphabet's letterforms, heraldry, and stars. Bantjes's writing style ranges from the playful to the confrontational, but it is always imbued with perspicacity, insight, and a sense of fun. Intended to inspire creatives of any persuasion, this is more than a collection of ideas: Bantjes has meticulously illustrated every page of the book in her inimitable style to create an accessible work of art that is far greater than the sum of its parts. Quirky, poignant, astute, funny--this beautiful book presents a compelling collection of observations on visual culture and design. In Stefan Sagmeister's telling words, Bantjes's work is his "favorite example of beauty facilitating the communication of meaning." This paperback edition is expanded with a new essay from the author.

Wonder-full
Wonder-full

Author: Kelly Radi

Publisher: Beaver's Pond Press

Published: 2019-08-06

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781643439310

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Of course, you'd like a golden lasso or a magic bracelet, but guess what? You don't need 'em. You already have superpowers, and they're just waiting to be activated! Are you ready to be successful, personally and professionally? Are you ready to conquer fears and overcome challenges? Are you ready to lead and mentor with strength and smarts? Yes. You. Are. Learn from real-life Wonder Women in this book while you laugh, cry, reflect, journal, and doodle your way to living your fullest life. No cape required. AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: Kelly Radi is a real-life Wonder Woman! She's a sought-after speaker, award-winning author, and CEO of Radi to Write, LLC. Authentic, inspiring, and relatable, Kelly equips and empowers her audiences to find--and use--their unique inner superpowers to live Wonder-Full lives. A member of the National Speakers Association, Kelly earned the 2018 NSA Minnesota Academy Award. Kelly lives in Minnesota with her husband, Marty, and they thoroughly enjoy their empty nest. She likes reading, red wine, Southern rock, things that sparkle, and watching their daughters learn to ''adult.'' And yes, she has a thing for Wonder Woman. Learn more about Kelly at raditowrite.com. AUTHOR HOME: Sartell, Minnesota

Wonder
Wonder

Author: R. J. Palacio

Publisher: Puffin

Published: 2018-09-03

Total Pages: 696

ISBN-13: 9780241368381

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Wonderwas first published in 2012. Since then it has become a critically acclaimed, multi-million global bestseller, and been transformed into a major motion picture starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay. Its simple message of asking children and adults to #ChooseKind has sparked a global movement, and its status as a modern classic is assured. This beautiful special edition contains the original text of Wonder, and also its companion novel, Auggie & Me, which follows the stories of Julian, Charlotte and Christopher, and their relationships with the unforgettable Auggie Pullman.

Tree Full of Wonder
Tree Full of Wonder

Author: Anna Smithers

Publisher:

Published: 2021-12

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781838339159

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Have you ever wondered why trees are important? Why do we need to protect them? Tree Full of Wonder is a vibrant, rhyming, educational and unique picture book showing the unbreakable bond between people and trees. Children will fall in love with nature and will become Protectors of the Trees. Mindful stories for kids create a brighter and calmer future, one child at a time. Through included, simple information, breathtaking illustrations and worksheets at the end, children will discover: - Why trees are important and useful to us. - What can we do to protect them. - How to recognise common trees. Buy your copy now and discover the wonder of trees!

Wild Blue Wonder
Wild Blue Wonder

Author: Carlie Sorosiak

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2018-06-26

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 0062564013

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"It's the rarest author who can pull off laugh-out-loud hilarious, profound, and breathlessly romantic, all in the most sparkling prose. That shortlist includes Rainbow Rowell, Nicola Yoon, and now, Carlie Sorosiak."—Jeff Zentner, Morris Award-winning author of The Serpent King and Goodbye Days Last June, the summer camp Quinn’s family owns in Winship, Maine, was still a magical place. A place where wild blueberries grew no matter the season, a legendary sea monster lurked in the waters, and Quinn fell in love with her best friend, Dylan. Then the accident happened. Now it’s winter, the magic has drained from Quinn’s life, and she knows it’s her fault. But the new boy in town, Alexander, doesn’t see her as the monster she believes herself to be. As Quinn lets herself open up again, she begins to understand the truth about love, loss, and monsters—real and imagined. Perfect for fans of Morgan Matson, Jenny Han, and Jandy Nelson, this wondrous novel was proclaimed “a striking examination of love—of friends, of family, of self—as well as of grief” by ALA Booklist in a starred review.