Little Wonder
I Wish You More, The Wonderful Things You Will Be, and Finding Nemo combine in this story about courage and the importance of being open to going wherever the current takes you.
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.
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Keane imagines the voice of a faithful, caring adult following a youth on a splendid undersea adventure. As a brown-skinned child readies for the day in a bedroom awash in blues and lavenders, opening lines read, "There is no place too far/ no dream too grand--/ for an unstoppable/ Little Wonder like you." Images blend underwater allure and ordinary life as the child packs a knapsack, downs a plateful of pancakes, and marches off into the wilds of the sea, accompanied by an ever-present cheering voice. The scary skeleton of a huge predator doesn't stop them ("The night may be dark, but/ your courage is bright"), and the child pushes on into the gloom with their flashlight. When they return home, the voice is revealed as that of the child's adult caregiver, who listens with loving attention as they recount the events of a day nourished by authentic support. Ages 3-5. (Mar.)
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JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV066000 - Juvenile Fiction | Mermaids
Imagination
Mother and child
Picture books for children
Mothers and sons
Underwater exploration
