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The Curious Why

By: Angela DiTerlizzi, Lorena Alvarez Gómez - illustrator
Narrated by: Alexandra Ryan
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In this highly anticipated follow-up to the national bestseller The Magical Yet, the Curious Why will help you to see that you're only bored if you choose to be! Includes a special, sparkly cover!

If it’s one of those days, never fear: Your new friend the Curious Why will show you that there’s always something new to discover about the world around you! Do you want to know where the dinosaurs went? How crayons are made? Or what makes a bee sting? With lively verse by Angela DiTerlizzi and vibrant illustrations by Lorena Alvarez Gómez, this companion to the bestselling The Magical Yet will open young minds to a remarkable world of possibilities, and remind listeners that it’s much easier than they think to have fun. All they need is a little curiosity!
And don't miss companion title The Magical Yet, a rollicking, rhyming, inspirational book for every child who is frustrated by what they can't do...YET!

©2024 Angela DiTerlizzi (P)2025 Little, Brown Young Readers
Growing Up & Facts of Life Science Fiction & Fantasy

Critic Reviews

An Amazon Best Book of the Month for Ages 6-8
A Connecticut Charter Oak Children’s Book Award Nominee​
Longlisted for the Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Awards

A USA Today Bestseller

An Illinois Monarch Award Master List Book

"DiTerlizzi offers youngsters an upbeat, sensible cure for a serious case of the blahs.... Readers will love the colorful, energetic, swirling digital illustrations, especially those dinos.... Fun, cheery, and entertaining: just the ticket for the perennially inquisitive—or perpetually bored."—Kirkus Reviews
"A richly colored paean to the pleasures of interest and inquiry.... Its positive message will be welcomed in many educational settings."—School Library Journal
"With splashy artwork and catchy rhymes, the creators give families and educators a tool that spurs kids on to success."—Publishers Weekly
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