The kids and I recently finished the book, Wonder, by R.J. Palacio. I highly recommend this book! It
was a great read for being done out loud. My 4th grader thought it
was a wonderful combination of funny and sad. The book has an honest approach to bullying
and how we react as a society to difference. I liked the glimpse it provided on
how someone being perceived as different understands the situation. I learned
with regards to when people want to try and be considerate of the person’s
feelings, that can also be painful. Still seeing the reaction. Kids see/understand way more than adults give them credit for.
I thought it spoke volumes on
the book that my son had this as his requested storytime choice. His teacher
read this book to their class this year and we went to the movie as a field
trip. He enjoyed it so much that he wanted to hear it again. Plus, he thought
that I would really enjoy it.
I really like the voice of the
characters. It is told by Auggie, his sister (Via), her boyfriend, and Jack
(Auggie’s friend). I think another friend may have a section as well. I love
when an author will have different characters describe the same situation.
Keep Reading!
Love, Hugs & Kisses ~
The B Family
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