The Virtues Project defines wonder as “being open to the beauty and mysteries of life.  Our soul’s appreciation for what is precious and inspiring.”  Wonder sparks curiosity, it gives children a sense of awe and amazement and that anything is possible.  These picture books will engage children in understanding what wonder is and will inspire them to wonder about the world around them.

What to do With a Box

WRitten by Jane Yolen

Illustrated by Chris Sheban

The virtue of wonder is explored through the possibilities that an empty box can bring.

Teachable Moments: #wonder #creativity #looseparts #cooperation

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Wonder Walkers

Written and Illustrated by Micha Archer

The virtue of wonder is explored through two children going on a walk and asking questions about the world around them.

Teachable Moments: #wonder #creativity #inquiry #nature #mindfulness

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It Might Be an Apple

Written and Illustrated by Shinsuke Yoshitake

The virtue of wonder is explored when a boy questions the many possibilities of an apple.

Teachable Moments: #wonder #creativity #curiosity

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Finding Wild

Written by Megan Wagner Lloyd

Illustrated by Abigail Halpin

The virtue of wonder is explored when two kids leave their urban environment to discover the beauty of the natural world.

Teachable Moments: #wonder #curiosity #sustainability #mindfulness

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Ask Me

Written by Bernard Waber

Illustrated by Suzy Lee

The virtue of wonder is explored as a father and a daughter walk through their neighborhood asking questions about the world around them.

Teachable Moments: #wonder #curiosity #mindfulness

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Ocean Meets Sky

Written and Illustrated by The Fan Brothers

The virtue of wonder is explored when a little boy dreams of inventing a ship to honor his deceased grandfather.

Teachable Moments: #wonder #curiosity #creativity #tinkering #amazing illustrations

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The Way Home in the Night

Written and Illustrated by Akiko Miyakoshi

The virtue of wonder is explored as a small rabbit walks home at night and imagines what is behind the windows.

Teachable Moments: #wonder #imagination #creativity

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A Walk in the Forest

Written and Illustrated by Maria Dek

The virtue of wonder is explored as a child walks through the forest collecting and exploring as he goes along.

Teachable Moments: #wonder #curiosity #imagination #looseparts #exploration

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It Fell From the Sky

Written and Illustrated by the Fan Brothers

The virtue of wonder is explored when a mysterious marble falls from the sky.

Teachable Moments: #wonder #curiosity #greed #anticapitalist #community

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The Thingamabob

Written and Illustrated by Il Sung Na

The virtue of wonder is explored when an elephant gets an umbrella and experiments with trying to figure out what it is.

Teachable Moments: #wonder #curiosity #perseverance #resilience

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Inside Cat

Written and Illustrated by Brendan Wenzel

The virtue of wonder is explored when an inside cat wonders what the world is like outside.

Teachable Moments: #wonder #curiosity #perspective #viewpoints

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What Do You Do With An Idea?

Written by Kobi Yamada

Illustrated by Mae Besom

The virtue of wonder is explored when a child has an idea.

Teachable Moments: #wonder #creativity #persistence #perseverance

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Written by Dashka Slater

Illustrated by The Fan Brothers

The virtue of wonder is explored when a fox goes off on a journey with his friends.

Teachable Moments: #wonder #curiosity #inquiry #friendliness

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I Wonder

Written by K.A. Holt

Illustrated by Kenard Pak

The virtue of wonder is explored through a diverse group of kids asking questions.

Teachable Moments: #wonder #inquiry #creativity

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The Girl With Big, Big Questions

Written by Britney Winn Lee

Illustrated by Jacob Souva

The virtue of wonder is explored when a girl asks big questions and learns that asking questions is how we grow, learn and solve problems.

Teachable Moments: #wonder #curiosity #tact #inquiry #creativity

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The Snowy Day

Written and Illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats

The virtue of wonder is explored when a boy goes on an adventure on a snowy day.

Teachable Moments: #wonder #curiosity #weather #snow

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Ideas Are All Around

Written and Illustrated by Philip C. Stead

The virtue of wonder is explored when an author and his dog go on a walk and see all the ideas around them.

Teachable Moment: #wonder #curiosity

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