Out of Wonder
Sale price
$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Out of Wonder

By Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderley, Marjory Wentworth, Ekua Holmes (Illustrator)

Discover poems that celebrate the magic and wonder of legendary poets.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,904 ratings
56 pages
$18.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Dive into a vibrant collection where original poems pay tribute to twenty iconic poets who inspire awe and creativity. With stunning mixed-media art, this book invites readers to explore the beauty of poetry and perhaps find their own voice. Will you be moved to pick up a pen and join the poetic journey?

From the publisher

A Newbery Medalist and a Caldecott Honoree’s New York Times best-selling ode to poets who have sparked a sense of wonder. Out of gratitude for the poet’s art form, Newbery Award–winning author and poet Kwame Alexander, along with Chris Colderley and Marjory Wentworth, present original poems that pay homage to twenty famed poets who have made the authors’ hearts sing and their minds wonder. Stunning mixed-media images by Ekua Holmes, winner of a Caldecott Honor and a John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award, complete the celebration and invite the reader to listen, wonder, and perhaps even pick up a pen.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Award (2018)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
56
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about Coretta Scott King Award WinnersBooks about writingBooks about authorsBooks about poetsBooks about creative writing
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
More from the creator

More from these creatives

Explore Kwame's bookshelf
The Crossover (Graphic Novel)
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2499

The Crossover (Graphic Novel)

Ages 10–12 · 2014

The Undefeated

Ages 6–9 · 2019

Black Is a Rainbow Color

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer

Ages 4–7 · 2015
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

Smiley

Ages 9–18 · 2017

Prince Martin Wins His Sword

Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Story Behind John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men

Ages 11–14 · 2007
The fine print

Book details

Publication
Published
March 14, 2017
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763680947

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo