The Wonderful Happens

By Cynthia Rylant
Illustrated by Coco Dowley

About The Book

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!

About The Author

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Cynthia Rylant

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

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (November 1, 2003)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780689863554
  • Grades: P - 3
  • Ages: 4 - 8
  • Lexile ® NP The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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

Horn Book Appealingly poetic

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

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The Wonderful Happens

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Illustrated by Coco Dowley

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