winley's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
_alwaysrealokay's review against another edition
5.0
I swear I started crying. It moved me. It reaches kids and adults to never judge a book by its cover. Sometimes, we need a reminder to be kind to one another and this book did just that. It's a precious little book.
"People can change the way they see. If they do, they'll see that I'm wonder and they'll see that they're wonders too."
"We are all wonders!"
"Look with kindness and you will always find wonder."
"People can change the way they see. If they do, they'll see that I'm wonder and they'll see that they're wonders too."
"We are all wonders!"
"Look with kindness and you will always find wonder."
sphynxreads's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
2.0
Way too short and lacking in heart for a children's book.
lphel's review against another edition
5.0
Such a sweet complement to the middle grade novel! Bought this for my nephews for Christmas & loved it 😍
johnrodri_13's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kuhreenzie's review against another edition
4.0
Winner of the Goodreads Choice Awards for Best Picture Books, this read a-loud is a great simplified version of the chapter book Wonder. This book is simple and has amazing illustrations. Readers can easily learn about acceptance of one another and teachers can use this book as a guide to a help children with their social-emotional development. This book is appropriate for grades second and third and in class, students can write down what makes them a wonder or what makes them special. A class book or a collage can be made with the students to show unity in the class and how together, we are all wonders.
sleepysharon's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This book was PHENOMENAL. It’s so so important to remember that we’re all wonders!
ginabbina's review against another edition
5.0
This is the toddler version of this story; which has a few different adaptations, including a movie.
The toddler (picture book) version is very vague about the kid. He just "looks different" (drawn with one eye) which keeps it universal but possibly less useful, depending on how old the reader is.
The moral of the story is kindness. I'd say it's best for 2-3 year olds.
I was going to give it 4/5 stars, but changed it to 5/5 because it's translated to Spanish, which I'm always on the lookout for
The toddler (picture book) version is very vague about the kid. He just "looks different" (drawn with one eye) which keeps it universal but possibly less useful, depending on how old the reader is.
The moral of the story is kindness. I'd say it's best for 2-3 year olds.
I was going to give it 4/5 stars, but changed it to 5/5 because it's translated to Spanish, which I'm always on the lookout for
renwar96's review
5.0
Such a sweet story in plain language, Kindness Begins with Me. I read this to my story hour group. Hoping they took away this meaning with their kindness craft. Everyone is different and if we try to teach acceptance early on maybe, just maybe, things might change!
mariahroze's review
5.0
This is the picture book version of the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio! The picture book was fantastic! I hope it wins for the 2017 Goodreads' awards for Best Picture Book!