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All the Time
You Wonder All the Time
This affirming book celebrates curiosity and the thought-provoking questions children ask.
“Where do colors go at night, and why do shadows creep?” You Wonder All the Time celebrates curiosity and the thought-provoking questions children ask and supports them as they continue to learn. “Will you stay curious as you grow? It’s a brilliant part of you!”
Asking questions is an important part of learning that helps children grow and understand the world. Inspired by and containing questions from real kids, You Wonder All the Time explores and affirms all the questions children ask. The book features a series of engaging, playful, and curious what, when, where, why, and how questions from the child to the adult. “What if we rode a T-Rex and shook the forest floor?”
Its charming rhyme and heartwarming message that children’s many questions are welcomed and their wondering is loved make the book perfect for storytime, home, and the preschool classroom.
All the Time Series
Written from the perspective of an adult speaking to a child, these rhyming books help young children know that they are deserving of love through life's ups and downs and show them all the ways they’re supported as they continue to grow and learn.
“Where do colors go at night, and why do shadows creep?” You Wonder All the Time celebrates curiosity and the thought-provoking questions children ask and supports them as they continue to learn. “Will you stay curious as you grow? It’s a brilliant part of you!”
Asking questions is an important part of learning that helps children grow and understand the world. Inspired by and containing questions from real kids, You Wonder All the Time explores and affirms all the questions children ask. The book features a series of engaging, playful, and curious what, when, where, why, and how questions from the child to the adult. “What if we rode a T-Rex and shook the forest floor?”
Its charming rhyme and heartwarming message that children’s many questions are welcomed and their wondering is loved make the book perfect for storytime, home, and the preschool classroom.
All the Time Series
Written from the perspective of an adult speaking to a child, these rhyming books help young children know that they are deserving of love through life's ups and downs and show them all the ways they’re supported as they continue to grow and learn.
- GenresPicture BooksFamily
32 pages, Hardcover
Published July 26, 2022
About the author
Deborah Farmer Kris
16 books12 followersDeborah Farmer Kris is a child development expert and the author of "Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive,” the I See You board book series, and the All the Time picture book series. Her bylines include CNN, PBS KIDS, NPR’s Mindshift, The Washington Post, the Boston Globe Magazine, and Oprah Daily. Deborah is currently an expert advisor for the PBS KIDS show, “Carl the Collector,” and spent 20+ years as a K-12 educator. Mostly, she loves sharing nuggets of practical wisdom that can make the parenting journey a little easier.
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August 24, 2022
My son read this to me twice in one week after we received the gift from the publisher. He really enjoyed it! My 7 year old wonders all the time. He asks a lot of questions, some quite insightful and some rather silly. Especially at bed time, that's when him and daddy have their deep conversations. You know, stalling. So this book really resonated with me and with the kiddo. We previously read another "All the Time" book and really enjoyed it. This one is a great follow up. The illustrations are beautiful and full of diverse characters and kids having a great time learning and exploring. The pages with wondering rhymes and questions throughout are enjoyable. These questions of course sparked our own wondering questions and conversations. I also loved that the book comes with letters to the caregiver to talk bout how to enjoy learning continually and always be wondering.
August 1, 2022
The rapid fire of questions and curiosity usually sparks irritation, but here, it shares the joy of discovery and hits like a warm embrace.
Parents and caretakers of readers in this intended age group know the constant word 'why' all to well, but instead of growing frustrated, these pages celebrate the search for understanding. Every page holds, at least, two questions coming from a child as it goes through various experiences during the day. Some are whimsical, while others are pretty straight forward. Each of them shows an interest to learn more about the world around the child. After each set of questions, the phrase 'You wonder all the time' hits before turning the page to the next inquiry.
The illustrations are bright, colorful, fill the entire page and add quite a bit of detail. The concentration and curiosity of the child is obvious as it goes through very familiar activities. The parents are always there and radiate an open and caring atmosphere full of snuggles and hugs. Security, warmth and acceptance shine from every scene to make this a feel-good read.
Questions meet a poetic rhythm and flow as questions carry all the way through. Some are very down-to-earth (such as why do I shiver), while others take a sillier direction (such as if we rode a T.Rex, would the forest floor shake). There's something for every reader/listener to identify with, and this does make it a great read aloud for even group settings. With the repeated phrase at the end of each 2-page spread, the main theme stays clear, while also offering something listeners can join in on each time.
This book is part of a 4-book set, the first of which I did have a chance to read already, Love You All the Time. I did like that one quite a bit more and found this one a little less smooth. While parents/caretakers will appreciate and identify with the constant questions, I'm not so sure it will connect with listeners completely. Since it's only questions, listeners will be wondering about the answers (and some may feel overwhelmed or side-tracked, since they will be wondering about the answers long before the next question hits). It does open up to discussions, which is always a positive, but parents should be ready to answer a ton more questions when the listener does get involved and realize that reaching the end may not happen. Which, again, isn't a bad thing.
The last pages contain several tips, hints and notes for guardians/caretakers on how to view such questions from children in every day life and embrace them. The entire atmosphere of this read is positive and does encourage listeners to continue to explore the world around them. I received a complimentary copy and found it to be a very positive read.
Parents and caretakers of readers in this intended age group know the constant word 'why' all to well, but instead of growing frustrated, these pages celebrate the search for understanding. Every page holds, at least, two questions coming from a child as it goes through various experiences during the day. Some are whimsical, while others are pretty straight forward. Each of them shows an interest to learn more about the world around the child. After each set of questions, the phrase 'You wonder all the time' hits before turning the page to the next inquiry.
The illustrations are bright, colorful, fill the entire page and add quite a bit of detail. The concentration and curiosity of the child is obvious as it goes through very familiar activities. The parents are always there and radiate an open and caring atmosphere full of snuggles and hugs. Security, warmth and acceptance shine from every scene to make this a feel-good read.
Questions meet a poetic rhythm and flow as questions carry all the way through. Some are very down-to-earth (such as why do I shiver), while others take a sillier direction (such as if we rode a T.Rex, would the forest floor shake). There's something for every reader/listener to identify with, and this does make it a great read aloud for even group settings. With the repeated phrase at the end of each 2-page spread, the main theme stays clear, while also offering something listeners can join in on each time.
This book is part of a 4-book set, the first of which I did have a chance to read already, Love You All the Time. I did like that one quite a bit more and found this one a little less smooth. While parents/caretakers will appreciate and identify with the constant questions, I'm not so sure it will connect with listeners completely. Since it's only questions, listeners will be wondering about the answers (and some may feel overwhelmed or side-tracked, since they will be wondering about the answers long before the next question hits). It does open up to discussions, which is always a positive, but parents should be ready to answer a ton more questions when the listener does get involved and realize that reaching the end may not happen. Which, again, isn't a bad thing.
The last pages contain several tips, hints and notes for guardians/caretakers on how to view such questions from children in every day life and embrace them. The entire atmosphere of this read is positive and does encourage listeners to continue to explore the world around them. I received a complimentary copy and found it to be a very positive read.
January 16, 2023
Rhyming text enumerates many questions children have. Each facing page repeats the sentence: You wonder all the time.
The book ends by including an adult (parent) in pursuing answers: We wonder all the time.
Affirming of children's curiosity, this title is aimed at preschool through early elementary grades.
Use for beginning of the school year to introduce questions as part of the learning process.
The book ends by including an adult (parent) in pursuing answers: We wonder all the time.
Affirming of children's curiosity, this title is aimed at preschool through early elementary grades.
Use for beginning of the school year to introduce questions as part of the learning process.
November 22, 2022
Young children are always so curious, asking about whatever they see around them. This "All The Time" book from Free Spirit Publishing puts several such questions and answers in rhyming format, from the perspective of an adult speaking to a child. This is perfect for preschool children, and encourages kids to ask questions and explore the world.
August 1, 2022
We're collecting all of the books in this series! Beautiful messages and my children love the illustrations. Each one is becoming a night time staple!
August 11, 2022
Cute rhyming book about the curiosity of children.
October 18, 2022
It is natural for children to be curious. This book welcomes curiosity through asking questions about the world around us.
June 26, 2024
Rhyming story for thought provoking questions that children ask.
Lesson: Thought provoking questioning
Lesson: Thought provoking questioning
October 24, 2024
Loved the parenting tips in the back of the book!
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