Wonder

R.J. Palacio · Random House

🎯8+ yearskindnessempathyschoolfamily

🏆Industry vs. Inferiority

6-12 years — Developing skills and comparing to peers

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Scare Factor

Mild

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Read Aloud

20+ min

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Age Range

8+ years

📖 Description

August Pullman was born with a facial difference. Now entering 5th grade, he wants to be ordinary. But ordinary is hard when everyone stares. A story about choosing kindness.

💡 Why We Recommend This

Multiple perspectives teach children to see situations through others' eyes. August's journey shows that true character reveals itself in how we treat those who look different.

✨ What Your Child Gains

Builds Empathy MuscleTeaches Choosing KindnessOpens Bullying Discussion

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