 Wonder by RJ Palacio‘My name is August. I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse.’ Auggie wants to be an ordinary ten-year-old. He does ordinary things – eating ice cream, playing on his Xbox. He feels ordinary – inside. But ordinary kids don’t make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds. Ordinary kids aren’t stared at wherever they go. Born with a terrible facial abnormality, Auggie has been home-schooled by his parents his whole life. Now, for the first time, he’s being sent to a real school – and he’s dreading it. All he wants is to be accepted – but can he convince his new classmates that he’s just like them, underneath it all? Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
 Wonder by RJ Palacio AudiobookThe original book narrated. Available: Audible |
 Choose Kind Journal: Do One Wonderful Thing EverydayThe journal prompts writers to reflect on ways they can actively be kind every day to the people in their lives and to themselves. Filled with quotes from the book and questions that are both fun and insightful, this journal is the perfect gift for a Wonder fan and a great activity for parents to do with their kids. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
 We’re All Wonders Picture Book by RJ PalacioWe’re All Wonders taps into every child’s longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It’s the perfect way for families and teachers to talk about empathy, difference and kindness with young children. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
 Wonder the MovieJulia Roberts, Owen Wilson, and Jacob Tremblay star in this inspiring story of a loving family whose son, born with facial differences, enters a mainstream school for the first time. Available: Amazon |
 365 Days of Wonder: Mr Brown’s PreceptsIn Wonder, readers were introduced to memorable English teacher Mr. Browne and his love of precepts. This companion book provides readers with a special peek at Mr. Browne’s essays and correspondence with a precept for each day of the year–drawn from popular songs to children’s books to inscriptions on Egyptian tombstones to fortune cookies. His selections celebrate the goodness of human beings, the strength of people’s hearts, and the power of people’s wills. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
 Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories by RJ PalacioAuggie & Me offers readers new side to the Wonder story: three new chapters from three different characters – bully Julian, oldest friend Christopher and classmate Charlotte – giving an insight into how Auggie has touched their own lives. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
Christie Burnett is an early childhood teacher, presenter, writer and the editor of Childhood 101. More importantly, she is a Mum who believes wholeheartedly in the value of children learning through play, the importance of quality early education, and the togetherness of family.
