Wonder: Illustrated Edition

#1 New York Times bestsellerUSA Today bestsellerTime Magazine’s 100 Best Young Adult Books of All TimeNew York Times Book Review Notable BookWashington Post Best Kids’ BookA School Library Journal Best of Children’s Books A Publishers Weekly Best of Children’s Books A Kirkus Reviews Best of Children’s Books A Booklist Best of Children’s Books Slate:“Wonder is the best kids’ book of the year.”Entertainment Weekly: “In a wonder of a debut, Palacio has written a crackling page-turner filled with characters you can’t help but root for.”The New York Times:“Rich and memorable…It’s Auggie and the rest of the children who are the real heart of ‘Wonder,’ and Palacio captures the voices of girls and boys, fifth graders and teenagers, with equal skill.”The Wall Street Journal:“What makes R.J. Palacio’s debut novel so remarkable, and so lovely, is the uncommon generosity with which she tells Auggie’s story…The result is a beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation.”The Huffington Post: “It’s in the bigger themes that Palacio’s writing shines. This book is a glorious exploration of the nature of friendship, tenacity, fear, and most importantly, kindness.”“Full of heart, full of truth, Wonder is a book about seeing the beauty that’s all around us. I dare you not to fall in love with Auggie Pullman.”- Rebecca Stead, Newbery award-winning author of When You Reach Me“It is the deceptive simplicity and honesty of the work that make Wonder so memorable. Every single character seems real and well drawn and oh-so human…This book is beautiful.” - Christopher Paul Curtis, Newbery award-winning author of Bud, Not Buddy“A beautiful story of kindness and courage. There are many real and well-developed characters, and they each have their shining moments. Of course, Auggie shines the brightest.” - Clare Vanderpool, Newbery award-winning author of Moon Over Manifest“Wonder is a beautifully told story about heartache, love, and the value of human life. One comes away from it wanting to be a better person.” - Patricia Reilly Giff, two-time Newbery honor-winning author of Lily’s Crossing and Pictures of Hollis Woods“Wonder is a shining jewel of a story that cannot help but encourage readers of all ages to do better, to be better, in how they treat others in life. I’m totally in love with this novel.” - Trudy Ludwig, anti-bullying advocate and author of My Secret Bully, Confessions of a Former Bully, Better Than You, and Just Kidding

R. J. Palacio lives in New York City with her husband, two sons, and two dogs. For more than twenty years, she was an art director and graphic designer. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Wonder, 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne’s Book of Precepts, Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories, and We’re All Wonders.

Tad Carpenter is a designer, illustrator, writer, and educator. He illustrated the iconic cover of Wonder. Tad co-runs the design and branding studio Carpenter Collective with his wife and partner Jessica Carpenter, where they have worked with clients ranging from Target, Coca-Cola, Macy’s, Adobe, Nick Jr. and Hallmark Cards to name a few. Tad has written and illustrated over a dozen books intended for people of all ages.