The Boy Who Said Wow
Todd Boss author Rashin Kheiriyeh illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Published:11th Apr '24
Should be back in stock very soon
Inspired by the beautiful true story of a nonverbal boy moved to speech at his first Mozart concert, this picture book is a testament to the power of art and the boundless joy it can bring.
When Grandfather comes to take his grandson to a concert, Ronan is quiet as they leave the house, quiet in the car, and quiet at the concert hall. But when the performance is over and the beautiful music fades out at last, Ronan opens his mouth…and lets out a great big WOW!
Not any old WOW, but Ronan’s very first WOW! That one word fills up the hearts of Ronan’s family, the musicians, the audience, and—when the recording goes viral—the world.
"Visually, the book soars... Boss’s use of sound effects (“Zimmity Zimmity Zum”) make this a pleasing read-aloud." -- HornBook * May/June 24 Issue *
"A heartwarming testament to music’s emotional power." -- Kirkus Reviews * 2/15/2024 *
"The story is beautifully told with just enough well-chosen words.... An unusual picture book that tells a memorable story." -- Booklist, *STARRED REVIEW* * 2/15/2024 *
ISBN: 9781534499713
Dimensions: 254mm x 203mm x 10mm
Weight: 395g
40 pages