The Knowing Book (Hardcover) by Rebecca Kai Dotlich

Dimensions (Overall): 10.6 Inches (H) x 8.8 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Self Improvement
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
Author: Rebecca Kai Dotlich
Age Range: 4-8 Years
Language: English

About the Book

"Inspiring and wise, this story begins and ends with the sky that is always above you. In between, a young rabbit travels through the wide world, experiencing joy and sorrow and all the wonder that the world has to offer. Along the way he chooses a path, explores the unknown, and ventures along trails on and off the map. And at the end of the journey, braver and more confident, he returns home, the place he can always count on and will always know."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Inspiring and wise, this story begins and ends with the sky that is always above you. In between, a young rabbit travels through the wide world, experiencing joy and sorrow and all the wonder that the world has to offer. Along the way he chooses a path, explores the unknown, and ventures along trails on and off the map. And at the end of the journey, braver and more confident, he returns home, the place he can always count on and will always know. This beautiful celebration of life is the perfect gift to mark any milestone in a child's life from birth to graduation.

Review Quotes

This picture book encourages readers to make the most of their lives....Curiosity and adventure are encouraged.... The beautiful pen and ink with watercolor illustrations are as goose bump-inducing as the words of wisdom in the text. This inspirational book could be given as a graduation gift at almost any age. --School Library Journal

A poem's gentle admonishments nudge readers to open themselves up to the world....Children will intuitively understand the reassuring embrace of the enveloping dome overhead....A frenzy of feeling, pen strokes, and verse that seeks to excite and empower young people just awakening from childhood slumber. --Kirkus Reviews

(Author) Dotlich urges readers to take risks ... (and) Cordell's ink-and-wash drawings give the pages life and humor... --Publishers Weekly

About The Author

Rebecca Kai Dotlich is the author of One Day, The End and When Riddles Come Rumbling, among other titles. Her poetry and picture books have won various honors, including a Golden Kite Honor Award. She lives in Carmel, Indiana. Visit rebeccakaidotlich.com.

Matthew Cordell is the illustrator of many books for children, including The Knowing Book and If You Were a Chocolate Mustache. His title Wolf in the Snow won the 2018 Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children. He lives in the suburbs of Chicago. Visit matthewcordell.com.