Wonder Reader

This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant New York Times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim, including selection as a 2015 National Book Award finalist! After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy...

Experience life in all its dimensions “Dazzling. A thrilling journey of discovery . . . from the profoundly weird to the awe-inspiring.” —Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass and The Serviceberry All around us, just beyond our awareness, life proceeds in astounding ways. A...

Beneath the roots of an ancient oak, under the soft light of a listening moon, a curious cat named Pip discovers a hidden library that breathes. The shelves hum. The pages sigh. And a wise Great Owl teaches that curiosity itself is the first spell of learning. In The Great Owl’s Library: The Library Beneath the Moon, readers are invited into a timeless world where learning glows like candlelight and every question opens a new door. Through gentle prose and lyrical storytelling, author Devon R. Browning weaves a tale of discovery, learning, and the power of listening. ✨ Perfect for ...

In this captivating quest that spans the globe, a young girl who wants to know everything challenges her assumptions about family, loyalty, and friendship as she fights to save her father's legacy--and to begin creating her own. Hallelujah Wonder wants to become one of the first female...

Bring the magic of the North Pole straight into your home with Christmas at the North Pole—a heartwarming collection of five delightful stories perfect for cozy holiday nights. Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, the elves, and their reindeer friends in a world filled with laughter, kindness, and Christmas wonder. Each story sparkles with festive cheer, teaching gentle lessons about teamwork, giving, and believing in the magic of the season. From the toy shop’s late-night surprises to a snowman’s wish come true, every page is filled with adventure and heart. Designed for early readers and ...

In Everything Is Made of Something: Tanell and the Wonders of Matter, a science-loving second grader discovers that the atoms, molecules, and states of matter she studies so passionately aren't just facts in a textbook — they are fingerprints of the God who made everything. When Tanell's father opens his Bible alongside her science book, something remarkable happens. The same mind that can explain why air is matter and why steam is still water begins to understand something even bigger: that the invisible things — atoms too small to see, air you can feel but never hold — have been ...

Unlock the secrets, stories, and science behind one of the most astonishing creations in human history! 100 Facts About Ancient Egypt’s Pyramids: Unlocking the Secrets of Egypt’s Majestic Tombs and Wonders is your all-in-one, action-packed guide to the most famous monuments on Earth—the pyramids of Egypt. From the blazing sands of Giza to forgotten pyramid fields buried in the desert, this book takes curious minds on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Ancient Egypt’s greatest achievements. Perfect for young explorers, history fans, and Egypt-obsessed readers, this fun and ...

Guess first. Then find out why the answer is so surprising. Which mammal can’t jump? Half the room at a bar quiz once said “hippo.” The quizmaster’s answer was an adult elephant, and the argument at the next table went on far longer than the question. That moment is what this book is built on. Mind-Blowing Trivia doesn’t just hand you a list of facts to skim and forget. It asks you to commit to a guess, reveals the answer, and then explains why the world works that way. Guess, surprise, explanation: it’s the order memory research suggests helps a fact stick. Every fact here was ...

Stranger Things meets Erin Entrada Kelly's The First State of Being in this captivating mystery by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chambliss Bertman. The year is 1985 and three kids are brought together unexpectedly after discovering an abandoned hot air balloon in an overgrown field...

Este libro es mucho más que una colección de historias: es una herramienta para empoderar a los niños y mostrarles que tienen un potencial increíble dentro de ellos. Un libro pensado para transformar corazones y mentes jóvenes. Imagina a tu hijo leyendo sobre héroes que enfrentan sus miedos, resuelven problemas con creatividad y ayudan a los demás con una sonrisa. Cada historia está diseñada para inspirar, enseñar valores y reforzar habilidades esenciales para la vida.

A peaceful collection of poems for young children celebrating nature, calm, curiosity, and the quiet wisdom found outdoors. Through leaf letters, root hugs, moss pillows, raindrop drummers, and listening benches, these gentle poems invite young readers to slow down and discover the forest with all their senses. Filled with soothing rhythms and playful observations, this collection encourages mindfulness, patience, gratitude, and care for the natural world. Perfect for ages 3–7, quiet reading, classrooms, homeschool families, nature study, and children who feel happiest beneath the trees.

Beneath the roots of an ancient oak, where lanterns breathe and stories whisper, Pip the small gray cat continues her apprenticeship with the wise Great Owl Archivist. When Pip discovers an inkwell that seems to dream while no one is watching, her doodles and drawings come alive—fluttering feathers, wandering stars, and letters that lift from their books. But when imagination spills too far, the Library begins to unravel. To restore balance, Pip must learn the quiet art of guiding her own creations—learning that imagination is not meant to be controlled, only tended with care. A ...

The Ultimate Fun Fact Adventure Book Explore Dinosaurs, Black Holes, Volcanoes, Ancient Empires, and 100+ More Wild Wonders—with Games, Puzzles, and Experiments! Alex Michaels Children are like sponges when it comes to random facts… and you’ve just found a treasure trove of information that’s sure to delight them! Do you have a young adventurer of elementary or middle school age? Then they’re thirsty for information—and not just any information! They want fun, obscure facts about the world… The kinds of facts they don’t get told in school. Their minds are as ready for ...

Discover the biggest waves on Earth — and the amazing science behind them! What is a tsunami? How do they start? And what can we learn from them? Big Waves, Big Wonders! is a gentle, awe-inspiring nonfiction book written especially for curious kids ages 5–8. Packed with vivid prose and beautiful explanations, this book teaches children about the science of tsunamis, how waves travel, how warning systems work, and how animals and people stay safe — all without fear or doom. 🌊 Inside you'll find: ✔️ A child-friendly explanation of how tsunamis begin ✔️ How scientists study ...

How do tigers earn their stripes—and what makes these powerful big cats such incredible hunters? Take your young animal lover on a roaring adventure with Fun Facts About Tigers, an exciting nonfiction book for kids. Filled with fascinating facts, colorful images, quizzes, and engaging activities, this educational wildlife book makes learning about tigers feel like an expedition into the wild! Young readers will discover how tigers live, hunt, communicate, raise their cubs, and use their one-of-a-kind stripes for camouflage. They’ll also explore different tiger subspecies, the habitats ...

Ice cream has never tasted so evil... For Lacey Stamford, life is life. Mom to two, wife to none. Until one hot spring afternoon, when a simple, harmless decision changes it all. Now, thrust suddenly into a world she's never known, this lost soul must face the impossible: a force so evil, so unpredictable, it could destroy millions. That is, if she refuses its ultimatum. Aided by her 'gifted' son and the incomparable neuroscientist Sebastian Cannery, Lacey must plunge headfirst into the unspeakable. A dark underworld of deceivers, corrupters, and cold-blooded conglomerates. The choice is ...

Andersen's Wonder Tales Ten of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved tales, gently retold for children ages 5-8 — the Ugly Duckling, the Emperor's New Clothes, Thumbelina, the Princess and the Pea, the Little Mermaid, the Snow Queen, and more. Magical bedtime stories for early readers.

On 29 January 1951, a young mother walked into the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore because of a knot she could feel inside her. Henrietta Lacks died that October, but a few cells taken from her tumour never stopped dividing. They are still alive today, in laboratories all over the world. Your body is full of stories like that. THE HIDDEN SYMPHONY is a witty, no-nonsense tour of the most remarkable object you will ever own, told through the real people, places and discoveries that revealed how it works: the anatomist who rebuilt a criminal's skeleton in 1543, and why your bones are alive...

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey into the wild, breathtaking world of Alaska? 100 Fun Facts About Alaska: Discover the Wonders of the Last Frontier is your ultimate guide to one of the most untamed and awe-inspiring places on Earth. Packed with fascinating discoveries, this book takes you deep into Alaska’s natural beauty, wildlife, and rich history. Whether you're an aspiring adventurer, a young explorer, or simply someone who wants to know more about the Last Frontier, this book offers a thrilling, informative adventure like no other! From the majestic peaks of Denali...

The Titanic. The shot that started the Civil War. The assassination of Lincoln. April doesn't do quiet. April is history's most dramatic month -- where ships sink, wars begin, and leaders fall. Every single day holds a story that demands to be told. Nomical History: April brings you one gripping historical event per day, written with the narrative power of a novel and the insight of a historian. Each entry closes with reflections that make centuries-old events feel urgently relevant. Inside this history book, you'll discover: The night the Titanic sank -- and the split-second decisions that...