{"product_id":"wonder-illustrated-edition-hardcover","title":"Wonder: Illustrated Edition - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eR. J. Palacio\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautiful, color illustrated edition of the #1\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \u003ci\u003eWonder\u003c\/i\u003e, with a new afterword from the author. Experience the extraordinary story that inspired the Choose Kind movement, like never before.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAugust Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid--but his new classmates can't get past Auggie's extraordinary face. WONDER, now a #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller and a blockbuster hit, begins from Auggie's point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community's struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis beautiful, color illustrated edition includes over twenty-five pieces of original art from Tad Carpenter, the artist behind the original cover. It also includes an essay from R.J. Palacio reflecting on ten years of \u003ci\u003eWonder\u003c\/i\u003e and an introduction by Dina Zuckerberg, director of family programs at myFace, a non-profit dedicated to supporting the craniofacial difference community. Experience this extraordinary story like never before.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eR. J. Palacio lives in New York City with her husband, two sons, and two dogs. For more than twenty years, she was an art director and graphic designer. She is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWonder, 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Book of Precepts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAuggie \u0026amp; Me: Three Wonder Stories\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWe're All Wonders\u003c\/i\u003e. Learn more about her at rjpalacio.com or on Twitter at @RJPalacio. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTad Carpenter is a designer, illustrator, writer, and educator. He illustrated the iconic cover of \u003ci\u003eWonder\u003c\/i\u003e. Tad co-runs the design and branding studio Carpenter Collective with his wife and partner Jessica Carpenter, where they have worked with clients ranging from Target, Coca-Cola, Macy's, Adobe, Nick Jr. and Hallmark Cards to name a few. Tad has written and illustrated over a dozen books intended for people of all ages.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.24 x 9.33 x 6.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767276208416,"sku":"9780593378175","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0ad8bf1df4a282c4baa82250195348c1_0d368b29-fb94-478d-94bb-dd4d83ff3af3.webp?v=1780308020","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/wonder-illustrated-edition-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}