This is a wonderful book that explores the vast imagination of children, encourages youngsters to be in touch with their imaginations, and to ponder their many questions. I especially love this book for mid- to upper elementary school levels because it's around fourth grade that I've noticed children beginning to keep their wonderings "quiet" for fear of being "judged" by others. (I've noticed it in my students and in my own children). I think any book that encourages children to keep that imagination fresh and flowing are great!

A series of wonder-filled questions from author K.A. Holt - what if the ocean were one huge water bottle? are boy ladybugs called boybugs? could there be a galaxy inside my belly button? - is paired with lovely artwork from illustrator Kenard Pak in this imaginative picture-book, which concludes with an answer to the question of why we wonder so much. And that is, of course, because we are wonderful...

I liked the idea behind I Wonder, which is clearly a celebration of the role of curiosity in a young person's life, offering a series of questions that feel as if they could have come straight from the mouth of an inquisitive child. I also liked the artwork from Kenard Pak, whose paintings here are quite charming. That said, there isn't really much to this one, from a storytelling perspective - it's not really a story at all - and I doubt that it will prove that memorable. Tastes vary, of course, so I'd still recommend this one to picture-book readers looking for titles meant to encourage curiosity and questioning in young children, as they explore their world. ( )

This book would be great for primary grade levels. This is a very imaginative story that peaks into some of the curiosities people may have about the world. It would be a good choice for units about art or creative writing. It is a good source of descriptive vocabulary. ( )

lots of things to wonder about, and most of these .... weren't on my list! ( )