Have You Ever Wondered What You Will Be?

About Have You Ever Wondered What You Will Be?:

Gold Award MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS®
Gold Award Winner 2021-22 READER VIEWS REVIEWER’S CHOICE AWARDS
Winner 2022 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS Children’s Picture Book: Hardcover Nonfiction
Winner 2022 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS Children’s Poetry
2x Winner 2022 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD Children’s: Inspirational/Motivational & Picture Books-All Ages
Winner 2022 BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARDS Children’s Inspirational/Motivational
Winner 2021 STORY MONSTERS APPROVED
Winner 2021 PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Children’s Motivational
Gold 2022 eLIT BOOK AWARDS Children’s Books (All Ages)
2x First Place 2021 ROYAL DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARD Children’s Nonfiction & Children’s Poetry Books
2x First Place 2022 PURPLE DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARD Best Illustrations & Children’s Nonfiction
Silver Winner 2022 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS Children’s Picture Books – Non-Fiction
Runner-Up 2021 INDIES TODAY AWARD Children’s
Finalist 2021 FOREWORD INDIES Picture Books, Early Reader
Finalist 2021 BEST BOOK AWARDS Best Interior Design
2x Finalist 2022 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS Children’s Novelty/Gift Book & Children’s Mind/Body/Spirit
Finalist 2021 THE WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDS Books for 6-8 Year Olds
2x Honorable Mention 2022 PURPLE DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARD Poetry & Picture Books 6 & Older
B.R.A.G. MEDALLION HONOREE

Uplifting picture book of wit and wisdom inspires readers and graduates young and old.

For those preparing for the adventures of life and pursuing their dreams, this charming picture book is a rhyming story of inspirational affirmations that chronicles all of the many wonderful potential futures that lie before us. Have You Ever Wondered What You Will Be? is perfect for inspiration seekers, graduates young and old, someone turning the page to a new chapter in life, and those looking for a meaningful gift.

Through gorgeous painterly illustrations with a whimsical mix of art styles, combining surrealist, classic, and a creative interpretation of the art deco movement, the story’s child characters look into mirrors to see what future befalls them. A poignant text introduces the many potential vocations, professions, and callings that are within our grasp, as long as they are pursued with courage and determination.

The story acknowledges that life isn’t always perfect and that the path to success and happiness will have peaks and valleys, but what matters is that you don’t give up working toward your dream with patience and positivity. Overcoming obstacles and not fearing failure is part of the adventure.

But never forget that at times you might fail,
For failures and flops are part of the tale.

Readers will enjoy some of the book illustrations’ architectural labyrinths, reminiscent of such classics as Dr. Seuss, as they are introduced to a myriad of professions including an inventor, an animal rescuer, a software developer, an architect, an entrepreneur, or fitness instructor, among other unique offerings.

A lasting message will stay with the reader long after the book is closed, reminding one that they are unique and special and that they can do anything – the future is wide open.

Praise for Have You Ever Wondered What You Will Be?:

“A whimsical, engaging, beautifully illustrated celebration of imagining the future—obstacles and all.” –Kirkus Reviews

“A timeless and visually stunning story that will inspire the boundless potential within readers of all ages.” –Reedsy Discovery

“This whimsically illustrated book offers a myriad of fun answers to the age-old question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” With diverse characters and positive affirmations, this inspiring read will delight any hopeful youngster.” –BookBub

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Author Bio:

Junia Wonders is the author of the seasonal bestseller The Roll-Away Pumpkin, which has been translated into six languages.

Five of her picture books, namely, The Roll-Away Pumpkin, Zachary and the Great Potato Catastrophe, The Night the Monsters Came, Have You Ever Wondered What You Will Be?, and I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall received 68 literary awards altogether in 2021 and 2022, including two prestigious Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards, two Nautilus Book Awards, and an IPPY Award.

Junia has a fondness for tales filled with wonder and whimsy. Her stories aim to entertain, uplift, and inspire.

When she’s not concocting a tale, you might catch her whispering to dragonflies, chasing rolling pumpkins, traveling the world with a giant wheel of cheese, or simply having a cup of tea and cake with a clever little rat, a lonely pony, some school kids, and a bunch of retired neighbors.

She lives in a home filled with books, spices, music, and magic. Not the potion-making kind. For her, magic is what happens when you truly believe in yourself.