The Museum of Everything: A Picture Book About Imagination and Exploration for Kids (Ages 4-8)

Newbery Medalist Lynne Rae Perkins invitesreaders on an imagination-fueled journey through the living museum thatsurrounds us all. Luminous, in-the-moment, and full of wonder, The Museum of Everything inspiresreaders to slow down and appreciate the world. For fans of What Do You Do with an Idea?, The MostMagnificent Thing, and classics such as Time of Wonder and A Hole Is to Dig. Illustrated with extraordinarydioramas and collages.When you feel that the world is too big andloud and busy and distracting, you can pretend that you’re in a museum. It’squiet there, and you can wonder about everything: Is a rock in a puddle anisland? Is a dry spot on the ground on a rainy day the shadow of a car that’sjust driven off? There’s a museum for everything—for islands and shadows andclouds and trees, and so much more.Newbery Medalist and acclaimed picture book creator LynneRae Perkins balances imagination and creativity with curiosity and facts. Shehas created the extraordinary artwork in three dimensions—as if each page is anexhibit or installation in a museum. A transcendent and timely picturebook, The Museum of Everything encouragesyoung readers to wonder, dream, and explore—and to learn more about the worldaround them. Read more