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"Hands-down one of the most beautiful books of the year." --NPR From beloved, award-winning poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil comes a debut work of nonfiction--a collection of essays about the natural world, and the way its inhabitants can teach, support, and inspire us. As a child, Nezhukumatathil called ... Read More about World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments

"Hands-down one of the most beautiful books of the year." --NPR Beloved author Aimee Nezhukumatathil's celebrated work of nonfiction, now including additional essays and illustrations. As a child, Nezhukumatathil called many places home: the grounds of a Kansas mental institution, where her Filipin... Read More about World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments

Barnes & Noble 2020 Book of the YearA Kirkus Prize Finalist for NonfictionA Southern Book Prize FinalistAn NPR Best Book of 2020An Esquire Best Book of 2020A BookPage Best Book of 2020A New York Public Library Best Book of 2020A Wall Street Journal Holiday Gift Pick for 2020An Indie Next Pick, S... Read More about World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments

Barnes & Noble 2020 Book of the YearA Kirkus Prize Finalist for NonfictionA Southern Book Prize FinalistAn NPR Best Book of 2020An Esquire Best Book of 2020A BookPage Best Book of 2020A New York Public Library Best Book of 2020A Wall Street Journal Holiday Gift Pick for 2020An Indie Next Pick, S... Read More about World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments