World of Wonder

Illustrated by Cynthia Alonso
A picture book about a young child who learns to navigate the world with a sense of wonder and amazement, by activist and award-winning documentarian Valarie Kaur.

Explore the marvels of the world with Wonder Baby!

An ant on a leaf! A new friend at the beach! Wonder Baby says, “Wow! Whoa! You’re a part of me I don’t yet know.” Even when confronted with injustice in the world or unkindness at the park, Wonder Baby learns that wonder is the root of empathy and love. Wonder Baby chooses to love everything alive.

With lyrical text by activist and award-winning documentarian Valarie Kaur and vibrant illustrations by Cynthia Alonso, World of Wonder encourages young readers to look at the world with revolutionary love.
© Amber Castro
Valarie Kaur is a civil rights activist, lawyer, filmmaker, innovator, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project. She has won national acclaim for her story-based advocacy, helping to win policy change on issues ranging from hate crimes to digital freedom. Her speeches have reached millions worldwide and inspired a movement to reclaim love as a force for justice. A daughter of Sikh farmers in California, she earned degrees from Stanford University, Harvard Divinity School, and Yale Law School and holds an honorary doctorate. She lives in a multigenerational home in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and daughter. View titles by Valarie Kaur

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A picture book about a young child who learns to navigate the world with a sense of wonder and amazement, by activist and award-winning documentarian Valarie Kaur.

Explore the marvels of the world with Wonder Baby!

An ant on a leaf! A new friend at the beach! Wonder Baby says, “Wow! Whoa! You’re a part of me I don’t yet know.” Even when confronted with injustice in the world or unkindness at the park, Wonder Baby learns that wonder is the root of empathy and love. Wonder Baby chooses to love everything alive.

With lyrical text by activist and award-winning documentarian Valarie Kaur and vibrant illustrations by Cynthia Alonso, World of Wonder encourages young readers to look at the world with revolutionary love.

Author

© Amber Castro
Valarie Kaur is a civil rights activist, lawyer, filmmaker, innovator, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project. She has won national acclaim for her story-based advocacy, helping to win policy change on issues ranging from hate crimes to digital freedom. Her speeches have reached millions worldwide and inspired a movement to reclaim love as a force for justice. A daughter of Sikh farmers in California, she earned degrees from Stanford University, Harvard Divinity School, and Yale Law School and holds an honorary doctorate. She lives in a multigenerational home in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and daughter. View titles by Valarie Kaur

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