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You Make the World by Muon Thi Van

You Make the World

Muon Thi Van

Scholastic Inc. · Print & ebook · May 6, 2025

A Picture Books pick for readers exploring You Make the World.

Big FeelingsSelf-Esteem & ResilienceParent-Child Stories
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Who it’s for
Young children exploring self-discovery and inner strength
Themes
Father-child love, Self-discovery and inner power, Strong emotions
Genres
Self-Esteem & Resilience, Big Feelings, Parent-Child Stories

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About this book

From the critically acclaimed author of Wishes comes a loving ode from a father to his young chiild about the inherent power they hold within themselves. You Make the World is a fantastical journey between a father and child and the self discovery of the love and power within. Throughout their adventure together, the father describes his child's contagious energy and range of strong emotions as having the same intensity and beauty as the natural world.

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Muon Thi Van's acclaimed lyrical style shines in this poetic affirmation of one's own power. Award-winning illustrator duo, Phung Nguyen Quang and Huynh Kim Lien's stunning art captures the magic of imagination. Together, this book is a work of art in every sense of the way and truly sings from the pages.

Where it sits

Big Feelings61%
Self-Esteem & Resilience45%
Parent-Child Stories41%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Boys & Men
  • US: Asian American Stories
  • Family Stories
Authors
Muon Thi Van
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
May 6, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Father-child love · Self-discovery and inner power · Strong emotions
Reading lane
Boys & Men