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"If you have a choice between being right and being kind, choose kind."
-Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

This quote by Dr. Dyer, introduced as a precept by Mr. Browne, on the first day of school in Wonder, set the tone for the rest of the year at Beecher Prep. It also set the tone for Wonder, a book that, on the outside is about a boy with a craniofacial difference but in its heart and soul, is about kindness. The theme of kindnessand tolerance are waht made Wonder resonate with so many people around the world.

Since it's publication, Wonder has been embraced by teachers and students, incorporated into curriculum plans, and selected for countless school-wide and community reads across the country. It is a perfect book to read aloud or read alone, and a vehicle for discussions about kindness, bullying, responsibility, overcominh challenges, and friendship.

Community Reads are programs that attempt to get everyone in a city, state, community, or school to read and discuss the same book. Wonder has already been chosen by many communities throughout the country for this unique program, either at a schoolwide, citywide, and even a state-wide level. Staged readings, contests, shows, and all kinds of creative outlets have been created in support of these Wonder events. Random House and R.J. Palacio are happy to work with local bookstores to help promote any communities that wish to stage similar events. Please contact jvandall@penguinrandomhouse.com for requests. And click on the links below to get ideas and inspiration from what others have already done with Wonder in their communities.

Some past communities that have taken part

2013 Santa Monica READS, Santa Monica, CA - Feb 2013

Naperville Reads, Naperville, IL - Feb 2013

Tacoma Reads 2013, Tacoma, WA - April 2013

Literacy Mid-South, Memphis, TN - April 2013

Wood County District Public Library, Bowling Green, OH - May 2013

Gateway School, New York, NY - June 2013

Port Washington School District, Port Washington, NY - May 2013

Greenwich Academy, Greenwich, CT - September 2013

Trinity Middle School, New York, NY - September 2013

St. Rita Catholic School, Dallas, TX - Fall 2013

James F. Doughty, Bangor, ME - November 2013

Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, CT - January 2014

Fox Cities Book Festival, Fox Cities, Wisconsin - May 2014

Yorba Linda Public Library, Yorba Linda, CA - September 2014

The United Way of Medina County, Medina, OH - September 2014

Vermont Reads - October 2014

Manchester Elementary School, Manchester, VT - October 2014

North Canton Public Library, Canton, OH - October 2014

Certify your store kind!

Email certifiedkind@penguinrandomhouse.com to request a kit.
Includes a CertifiedKind permanent shelf talker, kindness chains, buttons for staff and tote bag. Kindness Jar to set up a CertifiedKind display in your store.

Customers can help by giving the gift of Wonder to someone they know or adding to your kindness chain in store. Consider having a CertifiedKind jar in store and adding a pom-pom or marble each time a book is sold or a kind deed is done.

Don't forget to post photos to social media using #ChooseKind.

Email a photo of your display to certifiedkind@penguinrandomhouse.com and your store will become officially CertifiedKind and we'll add you to our map.

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"If you have a choice between being right and being kind, choose kind." -Dr. Wayne W. Dyer This quote by Dr. Dyer, introduced as a precept by Mr. Browne, on the first day of school in Wonder, set the tone for the rest of the year at Beecher Prep.

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We're All Wonders: children's book read aloud by Books With Blue

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An unforgettable story of kindness and unrelenting courage.

Sara Blum lives an idyllic life with her adoring parents in Vichy France. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation separates the family and forces the young Jewish girl into hiding. Her classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and, together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation.

First a graphic novel, now read the novelized version of the celebrated New York Times bestselling story of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war-inspired by the blockbuster phenomenon Wonder.

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Celebrate the Power of Kindness with WONDER - Penguin Random House

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Celebrate the power of kindness with WONDER by R.J. Palacio-the worldwide bestseller that launched the Choose Kind movement.

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Wonder is an amazing book! If you read it before you know what I mean. An amazing book needs amazing activities and resources. I compiled a list for you with plenty of ideas so that students can have a better learning experience.

Just click on the title of each activity or resource you want to see below and the link will take you to the page of the full resource details.

If you need a copy of the book, you can find it HERE:

I created a packet filled with questions that students can answer while or after reading the novel. It is organized and split into sections of the book with comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary, and discussion questions (Answer Keys are included!). You can find it HERE at my store.

4. Beach Ball Activity

7. Wonder Wall of Precepts

8. Lots of WONDER-ful Activities

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10 Activities and Resources to Go With the Book "Wonder" By R.J. Palacio

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Wonder is an amazing book! If you read it before you know what I mean. An amazing book needs amazing activities and resources. I compiled a list for you with plenty of ideas so that students can have a better learning experience.

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An unforgettable story of kindness and unrelenting courage.

Sara Blum lives an idyllic life with her adoring parents in Vichy France. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation separates the family and forces the young Jewish girl into hiding. Her classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and, together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation.

First a graphic novel, now read the novelized version of the celebrated New York Times bestselling story of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war-inspired by the blockbuster phenomenon Wonder.

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Celebrate the Power of Kindness with WONDER - Penguin Random House

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Celebrate the power of kindness with WONDER by R.J. Palacio-the worldwide bestseller that launched the Choose Kind movement.