Beau Wants to Know -- (Children's Picture Book, Whimsical, Imaginative, Beautiful Illustrations, Stories in Verse)

by Brian Sullivan, Laura Watson (Illustrator)

Overview

In his never-ending quest to learn more about the fascinating world around him, Beau is a child who wants to know "Why?" And when his imagination goes into overdrive, it's anyone's guess where it'll take him. Join Beau as he looks at the world through a slightly different type of lens that will encourage young children to ask questions and fill in the blanks with their imaginations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781649219121
Publisher:	Atmosphere Press
Publication date:	12/01/2020
Pages:	34
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.09(d)
Age Range:	1 - 7 Years

Editorial Reviews

2022-02-10
An inquisitive youngster poses questions in this picture book.

Beau, who has bright yellow skin, ponders many things about the world, such as why “rain makes us wet and the sun makes us dry”; what would happen if he got an exotic pet; and “how my shadow knows / Which way I am going to move.” Although eager for answers, he realizes that some matters can’t be resolved immediately, such as how tall he’ll grow. When Beau wonders what happens in the sky, he decides: “Someday I’ll learn how to fly / An airplane or rocket ship…So I can…find out.” After questioning if he’ll ever get the chance to play with the kid he sees in the mirror, Beau urges readers to open their minds: “My brain’s always thinking of new things to do, / I have many questions, and I’m sure you do too.” While the tale doesn’t provide answers to Beau’s queries, his speculations will provoke young readers to explore their own surroundings. Featuring approachable, kid-friendly questions, Sullivan’s engaging story underscores the importance of examining the world. Beau’s queries may prompt enlightening discussions between children and parents, as when he broaches scientific concepts. Featuring cheerful tones and textures, Watson’s whimsical illustrations depict the cartoonish protagonist in various circumstances, such as inspecting nature with a magnifying glass. Some spreads offer vivid details, like question marks in the background and Beau headed to outer space in a rocket.

An enthusiastic tale that will encourage readers to cultivate imagination and curiosity.

Kirkus Reviews