Little Wonder
Little Wonder
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Little Wonder

Illustrated by Claire Keane
Hardcover
$17.99
$16.97
2 - 5
Reading age
40
Page count
AD540L
Lexile measure
Mar 29, 2022
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A mama’s wishes for her brave Little Wonder tell a tale as old as time in a whole new world perfect for new graduates, gift-givers, and anyone who wants to share a splash of courage with a loved one. Wake up, Little Wonder! The whole wide world awaits you! A love letter from a mother to her child accompanies him on a journey of unbelievable fantasies. It’s a day full of breathtaking adventures, exciting twists and turns, and unexpected friends. With an imagination stronger than the tide and a mama’s love deeper than the ocean, Little Wonder can do anything he believes he can. And he will! The positive messaging of this book, its gorgeous marine setting, and the gentle, reassuring narration will resonate with parents, grandparents, and children alike, with the universal appeal of undersea adventures setting all imaginations on fire. Adults will be attracted to the book’s encouragement of open-mindedness and determination in the face of uncertainty, and kids will love the lush illustrations and call to fantastical adventures. A BOOK FOR EVERY KIND OF KID: This book will appeal to young readers who love underwater worlds, fantasy and adventure. THE PERFECT GIFT FOR BABY SHOWERS AND GRADUATIONS: Like The Wonderful Things You Will Be but set at sea, this book is the perfect baby shower gift, or preschool or kindergarten graduation present! TIMELY, REASSURING MESSAGE: This sweet story offers an inspiring, reassuring message: we can choose to meet new experiences with flexibility and grit. Young readers will be encouraged to embrace new challenges. A GREAT READ-ALOUD: The positive messages, the gorgeous underwater setting, and the calm, soothing narration will spark imagination and enthrall children at story-time and read-aloud events. YOU ALREADY LOVE CLAIRE KEANE! If you loved Enchanted, Tangled, or Frozen, you’ve been admiring Claire Keane’s work for years. Her family is full of artists–including her grandfather Bil Keane, the creator of Family Circus–and she spent many years in the animation world before becoming an illustrator. AMAZING ART FOR LOVERS OF THE SEA: The art gorgeously captures ocean-floor environments, depicts sea creatures both mythic and real, and evokes the truly unknown, unexplored nature of the sea that makes underwater settings so ripe for adventures and possibilities. Perfect for: - Parents, Caregivers, Grandparents- Educators & Librarians- Kids who love books set underwater

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imaginationmother-son relationshipsimagination and playmother and childunderwater exploration

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781797208121
    Publication Date
    March 29, 2022
    Publisher
    Chronicle Books
    Page Count
    40
    Reading Age
    2 - 5 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2021018855
    Lexile® Level
    AD540L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.6

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