Wonder & Awe

by Annie Herzig, Annie Herzig (Illustrator)

Overview

This enchanting debut picture book tells the story of two friends—a girl and a snowwoman—who help each other see the beauty and wonder in the world around them.

One magical morning, a little girl makes a new snow friend. She calls her Wonder. Everything is new to Wonder, and they spend many enchanting days together. But as winter turns to spring, Wonder must go. Without her friend, the little girl is sad… Until one day when she rediscovers her sense of wonder.

As the seasons continue to change, the little girl witnesses the beauty all around her and waits for the first magical snow of winter to bring Wonder back home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781665947541
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Publication date:	10/15/2024
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	144 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Annie Herzig is an author-illustrator who grew up in the awe-inspiring mountains of Colorado. When not making picture books, Annie takes illustrated notes at conferences, goes for long wonder-filled hikes with her sweet dog Honey Pot, and enjoys watching her plant friends grow. Wonder & Awe is her debut picture book. Visit her at AnnieHerzig.com.

Editorial Reviews

"A friendship tale to keep readers warm all winter long—and beyond."

Kirkus Reviews

2024-07-04
On a snowy day, a child in a red coat creates a new pal.

The young narrator rolls and stacks three balls out of snow, pops on blue earmuffs and a cape, and inserts a carrot nose, thus making a snowgirl called Wonder. Wonder comes alive and helps the child recognize the beauty all around. The girl realizes: “I’m in awe.” As winter goes on, the relationship deepens and the child is unaccountably sad when Wonder melts. The youngster cries in Mom’s arms; the world turns colorless until the child notices a golden feather and then a bird’s nest. The little one’s interest in creatures and people has been reawakened. The child enjoys a happy summer, engages with diverse classmates, and looks forward to reconnecting with Wonder as the weather turns cold. Illogically but magically, Wonder reappears without the child’s help. As the book comes to a close, the pair savor home-baked springerle cookies and hot drinks. The wintry, multimedia illustrations have a pinkish, yellowish, and bluish glow, illuminating the white snow. When Wonder disappears, gray descends, until the warm bright colors of summer come back when feelings and awe reenter the child’s life. This quiet seasonal story reminds readers to look to nature and the imagination for emotional support. Mom and child have light beige skin.

A friendship tale to keep readers warm all winter long—and beyond.(Picture book. 5-7)

Kirkus Reviews