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Table of Contents
About The Book
the world is filled with so many wonderful things --
birds that fly through the sky and peaches that grow on trees,
spiders spinning webs and cats napping in windows,
fresh-baked bread and new-fallen snow.
and then there's the most wonderful thing of all --
you!
birds that fly through the sky and peaches that grow on trees,
spiders spinning webs and cats napping in windows,
fresh-baked bread and new-fallen snow.
and then there's the most wonderful thing of all --
you!
About The Author
Photograph courtesy of the author
Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
About The Illustrator
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (December 15, 2003)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9780689863554
- Ages: 4 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
Kirkus Reviews This gracious tale gently encourages children to savor the wonders of all life.
Horn Book Appealingly poetic
Publishers Weekly The sweet, rhythmic text is both cheery and unabashedly sentimental.
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High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): The Wonderful Happens Trade Paperback 9780689863554(13.1 MB)
- Author Photo (jpg): Cynthia Rylant Photograph courtesy of the author(0.1 MB)
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