One sentence summary
The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin is an inspiring picture book about embracing our children’s potential and celebrating their dreams no matter their shape and size.
Book genre
The Wonderful Things You Will Be is a children’s picture book.
Main topic of the book
The Wonderful Things You Will Be is an uplifting story about encouraging children to explore their true potential and celebrate their uniqueness.
Key ideas
- Celebration of self: Celebrating our children’s unique potentials, strengths and passions.
- Inspirational message: Offering them words of affirmation and encouragement about the wonderful things they will become.
- Love and Support: Letting the children know that no matter what the future may bring, the parents will love and support them unconditionally.
Main parts of the book and a short summary
The Wonderful Things You Will Be is divided into two sections: one part is the parents’ message to the child and the other part is the child’s response, showing what they could become.
The first part follows a journey of a child’s life, from being a baby to a grown-up. It speaks of all the possibilities of the child – whatever shape or size – and encourages them to be the best version of themselves.
The second part shows what the child has become; it could be a doctor, an astronaut, a teacher, a singer, or any other dream – but all of them show that whatever the child does, they’re doing it with passion and purpose.
Key takeaways
The Wonderful Things You Will Be underscores an empowering theme that resonates with both children and adults alike – that every individual is capable of achieving greatness. It encourages readers to embrace their truest potential, to pursue whatever dreams they have even if it means taking risks and to always carry the support and love of their family no matter where life takes them.
Author’s background and qualifications
The author of The Wonderful Things You Will Be is Emily Winfield Martin. Emily Winfield Martin is a a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of children’s books. She has published several acclaimed picture books and novels including Dream Animals, The Wonderful Things You Will Be and The Lonely Locket.
Target audience
The Wonderful Things You Will Be is intended for children of all ages, adults, and parents.
Publisher and first publication date
The Wonderful Things You Will Be was first published on August 26, 2014. It is published by Random House Books for Young Readers.