WONDER
Empathy for Others
![Wonder disability empathy](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWTXnu761WMSh-JBb3FiO6XZki7FVk47sz_6ga8TMjvmDffADXcIohg0CSws87WSxFlDBhDMSiFa3UjfV_NDrn6NUAwVj_BDKQJ5qY5W023ojQHLurbHjJtLDzVebCu0sVRqb1WWGNn6o/s1600/Wonder.jpg)
"Wonder is the best kids' book of the year," said Emily Bazelon, senior editor at Slate.com and author of Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel “a meditation on kindness” —indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out. (more…)
Never heard of this book before. Seems like a perfect book for kids to read. And probably grown-ups could learn something from it as well. And I totally admire the cover. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDelete