Questions About World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments

by Aimee Nezhukumatathil (Goodreads Author)

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Why isn't there an audiobook version of this alluring book? I can't find anything in an audio format in any of the library networks I've searched. It would make the book so much more accessible to another demographic.

Ramona I looked this up on my CHIRP audiobook account. It is available, in digital format and read by the author. The cost was around $26.99 I buy most of my…moreI looked this up on my CHIRP audiobook account. It is available, in digital format and read by the author. The cost was around $26.99 I buy most of my book suggestions from CHIRP, through Amazon. With the CHIRP account, you can listen to them for less sometimes, through their offers.(less)

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Ramona Hi Sandra, I just noticed this question which you sent out 6 months ago. If you haven't read the book yet I would recommend it. It has a lot of great …moreHi Sandra, I just noticed this question which you sent out 6 months ago. If you haven't read the book yet I would recommend it. It has a lot of great qualities - educational, a great memoir of Aimee, whose mother is from the Philippines, and her unique outlook on life, as she moved from place to place, and her style of writing - fun and easy to read. I am really enjoying it.(less)

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Does this book give off the same vibes as Margaret Renkl's Late Migration? I so loved that book and I've been looking for something like it. I understand both are from the same publishing company.

Lisa Yes. But I liked this one better. Don't do audio. The book is beautiful with illustrations. …moreYes. But I liked this one better. Don't do audio. The book is beautiful with illustrations. (less)

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