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Wondrous World Books

In order from The Stuff of Stars to We, the Curious Ones.

The Wondrous World series is a set of 2 picture books by Marion Dane Bauer, published between 2018 and 2023. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 40 pages.

The Stuff of Stars
We, the Curious Ones
The Stuff of Stars
The Stuff of Stars
We, the Curious Ones
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Stuff of Stars
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$1797
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

The Stuff of Stars

By Marion Dane Bauer, Ekua Holmes (Illustrator)

Explore the cosmic journey from stardust to human existence in a poetic blend of science and art.

34 pages· 411 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Summary: Journey from the void before the Big Bang to the birth of stars and planets, and discover how we are all made of stardust. This poetic tale, brought to life with vivid illustrations, explores the universe's creation and our place within it. What mysteries lie in the cosmic dust that formed us? Uncover the wonders of existence in this seamless blend of science and art, revealing the profound connection between the universe and every child born into it. A captivating exploration of how we are all the stuff of stars.
The complete set

Wondrous World Series

2 books · Published 2018–2023

Sale price
$1797

The Stuff of Stars

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Explore the cosmic journey from stardust to human existence in a poetic blend of science and art.

Sale price
$1797

We, the Curious Ones

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

Poems trace how humans have explained the universe, from myth to modern science.

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How many books are in the Wondrous World series?

There are 2 books in the Wondrous World series. It began with The Stuff of Stars in 2018, and the newest book, We, the Curious Ones, was published in 2023.

What ages are the Wondrous World books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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