Quick Booktalk
In poetic text this book reflects on the things children might wonder about while exploring the world around them.
About the Illustrations
Richard Jones's colorful pictures capture the wonder of the natural world as well as the way a child's imagination melds reality and fantasy together. His illustrations look at the world from a variety of vantage points, inviting the reader to think differently about each one.
Readers Advisory
This is a rhyming book, but its use of language is more abstract and sophisticated than what I would typically suggest for a preschooler. The publisher's recommended age range is grades 2-3, and that feels about right. The rhyme and rhythm of the poetry work well, and the lines are simple enough for kids to understand and to potentially even imitate, but not dumbed down or condescending. It's a solid choice for encouraging creativity, introducing poetry, and tying imaginatio to nature.
Disclosure
I received a review copy of Wondering Around from Beach Lane Books in exchange for an honest review.
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