The Wonderful Happens - by Cynthia Rylant (Paperback)

About the Book

The Newbery Medalist introduces a child-friendly series of wonderful things that have simply happened and reassures the reader with the life-affirming message that he or she is also a wonderful result of the universe. Full color.

Book Synopsis

the world is filled with so many wonderful things --
birds that fly through the sky and peaches that grow on trees,
spiders spinning webs and cats napping in windows,
fresh-baked bread and new-fallen snow.
and then there's the most wonderful thing of all --
you!

Review Quotes

Horn Book Appealingly poetic

Kirkus Reviews This gracious tale gently encourages children to savor the wonders of all life.

Publishers Weekly The sweet, rhythmic text is both cheery and unabashedly sentimental.

About the Author

Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, Hornbeam, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.