The Wonderful Things You Will Be
"This is the first time / There's ever been you, / So I wonder what wonderful things / You will do." In this timeless poem about growing up, Emily Windfield Martin explores all the things you can choose to be, from brave and bold to creative and wise. Filled with beautiful, quirky illustrations and clever rhyme, grown-ups will love reading this book to their children at any age as they lovingly consider all the possibilities that lie ahead. Its enduring message of love and acceptance as children grow and change is both universal and poignant, and it one to share over and over again.
Description
The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin, originally published in 2015 and widely loved picture book is a rare gem that has something in it for everyone. This thoughtful, lyrical story in the form of a rhyming poem imagines all of the things children can be when they grow up and is as brave as it is creative! This charming picture book includes children from a variety of ethnicities and cultures and both genders. It also very skilfully breaks the stereotypes regarding what a boy or a girl can or should do when they grow up. It reads like a letter with a sweet message to be kind and open about the possibilities their child will become. The cute, whimsical illustrations and rhyming text make it a perfect picture book for parents to read aloud with their children. With a unique and simple concept that speaks to every parent, it is about the celebration of children’s ever-curious personalities and fantastical aspirations and unconditional acceptance to it.
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| Pages | 32 |