The New Yorks Times Bestselling The Wonderful Things You Will Be is a timeless poem about growing up. With its tone sweet but not sickeningly so, a cadence which is singsong yet not forced, Martin’s purpose penetrates your heart at any age. This is one that no child is likely to forget — and a rarity: one that no parent is likely to forget either.
Keep reading for a fun look at everything you’ve ever wanted to know about this beloved classic children’s story!
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The Wonderful Things You Will Be – Emily Winfield Martin
Reading Age 3-8
The Wonderful Things You Will Be has a loving and truthful message that will endure for lifetimes and makes a great gift to the ones you love for any occasion.
Full Official Synopsis:
“This is the first time there’s ever been you, so I wonder what wonderful things you will do.
The New York Times bestseller that celebrates the dreams, acceptance, and love that parents have for their children . . . now and forever. This is the perfect heartfelt gift for kids of all ages. Plus a great choice for baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and other new beginnings!
From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin’s rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful, lush illustrations and a stunning gatefold that opens at the end, this is a book that families will love reading over and over.
The Wonderful Things You Will Be has a loving and truthful message that will endure for lifetimes and makes a great gift to the ones you love for any occasion.
About The Author
Emily Winfield Martin is an American artist and author-illustrator living in Portland, Oregan. Martin started her rise into the arts following her graduation from art school when she found huge success on the online e-commerce site Etsy. Her attention from The New York Times and CNN lead to her venture into children’s books.
You can see Martin’s Children Store here. Although she has plenty of beautiful artworks in her portfolio, so check her out!
Our Review of The Wonderful Things You Will Be
The New York Times bestseller that celebrates the dreams, acceptance, and love that parents have for their children . . . now and forever. This is the perfect heartfelt gift for kids of all ages, plus a great choice for baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and other new beginnings!
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We think that says it best; a great choice for … new beginnings!
Although this is a picture book about growing up, the nostalgic paternal love woven into this picture book is timeless. If I were to receive this as a gift from my parents at any age, it would touch me and no doubt make a few tears spring up.
This story has a beautiful albeit simple premise: you can be anything you want to be. Smart, brave, kind, clever; the world is your oyster and you can do absolutely anything. Not only that, but the beginning and the ending of the book really sandwich a very important message to your children – that your parents will love you and be proud of you no matter what.
What I love the most is how timeless this book is. It brings a strong feeling of love which is impactful in its message at any age. And we definitely can’t go without mentioning Martin’s gorgeous artwork. With diverse characters and a huge range of pastel colours in a sweet indie-vibe art style, it’s a really nice take on children’s illustration which could easily pass as actual art prints!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What grade level is The Wonderful Things You Will Be?
A: The reading level for The Wonderful Things You Will Be is for preschool – 2
Q: What is the theme of The Wonderful Things You Will Be?
A: The themes of the Wonderful Things You Will Be celebrates the dreams of children, and the acceptance and love the parents have for their little ones.
Q: How many pages is The Wonderful Things You Will Be?
A: The Wonderful Things You Will Be is 44 pages long.
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