The Wonderful Things You Will Be, 9780385376716
Hardcover
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal a parent’s musings about what a child will become, knowing that the child’s kindness, cleverness, and boldness will shine through no matter what, as will the love they share.

The Wonderful Things You Will Be

A Growing-Up Poem

$38.98

  • Hardcover

    36 pages

  • Release Date

    25 August 2015

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Summary

When I look at you And you look at me I wonder what wonderful Things you will be.

From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin celebrates all personalities and their potential. With a beautiful gatefold, gorgeous and moving illustrations, and a rhyming text, this is a book that parents will love reading over and over to their kids-both young and old. A great gift for any occassion, but a stand-out for birthdays and graduation with it’s loving and inspiring message…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780385376716
ISBN-10:0385376715
Author:Emily Martin, Emily Winfield Martin
Publisher:Random House Books for Young Readers
Imprint:Random House Books for Young Readers
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:36
Release Date:25 August 2015
Weight:422g
Dimensions:262mm x 249mm x 9mm
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Critics Review

“Her children are so serious… and so unflappable… that they convey not just hope for the future, but a sense of manifest destiny.” –

“Her children are so serious… and so unflappable… that they convey not just hope for the future, but a sense of manifest destiny.” – Publishers Weekly starred review “Sweet but not saccharine and singsong but not forced, Martin’s text is one that will invite rereadings as it affirms parental wishes for children while admirably keeping child readers at its heart.” –Kirkus starred review

About The Author

Emily Martin

Emily J. Martin is the Deputy Director of the ACLU Women’s Rights Project.

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