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The World and Everything in It belongs in every child's library, and illuminates key social and emotional concepts such as belonging, self-awareness, and community. A wonderful gift for young children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the world, there are little animals, tiny flowers, and things so small you can't see them. In the world, there are giant waves, a large sun, and things so big you can't wrap your hands around them. There are big things and little things in the world. And everything in between--including you!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA timeless and wholesome picture book from Caldecott Medal winner and #1 New York Times bestseller Kevin Henkes, The World and Everything in It explores concepts such as curiosity, self-awareness, belonging, and size. Combining a precise, evocative, and lovely text with exquisite illustrations, Kevin Henkes deftly captures the wonders and mysteries of the world for any reader just beginning to think about how they fit in.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA brilliant picture book to spend time with, discuss, read aloud, and think about, The World and Everything in It is an excellent choice for social and emotional development as well as a lovely book to give to readers of any age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356555169964,"sku":"9780063245648","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/13660583482210.jpg?v=1781640086"}],"url":"https:\/\/giftshop.carlemuseum.org\/collections\/books-by-kevin-henkes.oembed","provider":"The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}