Everywhere, Wonder,New

About the AuthorWhen Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr arent making books (Babies Ruin Everything; Everywhere, Wonder; and the Real McCoys series) and raising kids (four, so far, which is probably enough), they run a commercial salmon fishing operation on the Alaskan tundra, where Robbi has spent every summer since she was two years old.Product DescriptionOpen your eyes and open your window and let your story out into the world. It is a little gift from you to me.In this heartfelt picture book, readers are taken on a stunning journey into the imagination of a young boywho explores everything from the pyramids of Egypt to a dusty footprint on the moonand then back out again to the wonderful world right in front of him. From a lost balloon to an endless road, there are stories to discover, to dream about, and to share.Everywhere, Wonder explores the wonder in the world, while encouraging young minds to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary, and creatively share their stories with others.An Imprint BookFrom School Library JournalKGr 2Pyramids, blue balloons, beautiful things of wonderthis title speaks to the power of the imagination, starting with an open book, a shared story, a 'little gift from me to you.' As a young boy reads, he begins a journeyfrom the Egyptian pyramids to the canyons of Arizona and through Brazilian jungles; Japanese gardens; the savannas of Kenya; the salmonfilled waters of Alaska; the storms of the Coral Sea; the surface of the moon; the farms of Sheboygan, WI; and the white solitude of the North Pole. Slipping in and out of his thoughts, blue balloons are like wonders yet to be found and moments of inspiration and dreams. 'You never know what you might seeso keep your eyes wide open as you go.' As the boy presses his nose to windowpanes, his cartoon smile follows the balloons. A colorful collection of waterwashed digital collage images join descriptive prose to invite readers and dreamers to embark on the adventure and share their own tales. VERDICT A tribute to the power of imagination awaiting those who are open to the marvels that surround them. Best reserved for oneonone sharing.Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TXReviewSwanson's fanciful and whimsical exploration of the meeting of imagination and story is strengthened by the jeweltoned colors and sheer scope of Behr's illustrations. Kirkus Reviews'A sweeping exploration of imagination, appreciation, and possibility.'Publishers Weekly'A tribute to the power of imagination awaiting those who are open to the marvels that surround them.' School Library JournalBabies Ruin Everything:'Babies Ruin Everything speaks to that older brother or sister, telling them, simply: 'I hear you. This is hard' This is a wonderfully empathetic and funny book that doesn't talk down to older siblings and their real struggles having their world turned upside down. I love my little sister, but if I was still three, I'd probably be trying to sell her to you.' Kate Beaton, author and illustrator of The Princess and the Pony, and the #1 New York Times bestseller Hark! A VagrantThe Real McCoys:'This clever, funny, delightful book is just what this crazy world needs. The surprising and inventive interaction between text and illustration shows that two brains are, indeed, better than oneespecially when they belong to Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr.' Andrea Beaty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ada Twist Scientist