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365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts — Content Guide for Parents

By R. J. PalacioRandom House Children's Books2016-08-30ISBN 9780399559181480 pages
365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Over 15 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder— now, the wonder returns with a companion book of life lessons and inspiration from Auggie's favorite teacher—perfect for back to school! Based on the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement and a major motion picture, readers will fall in love all over again with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face.

And don't miss R.J. Palacio's highly anticipated new novel, Pony, available now!


In Wonder, readers were introduced to memorable English teacher Mr. Browne and his love of precepts. This companion book features conversations between Mr. Browne and Auggie, Julian, Summer, Jack Will, and others, giving readers a special peek at their lives after Wonder ends. Mr. Browne's essays and correspondence are rounded out by a precept for each day of the year—drawn from popular songs to children’s books to inscriptions on Egyptian tombstones to fortune cookies. His selections celebrate the goodness of human beings, the strength of people’s hearts, and the power of people’s wills.

There’s something for everyone here, with words of wisdom from such noteworthy people as Anne Frank, Martin Luther King Jr., Confucius, Goethe, Sappho—and over 100 readers of Wonder who sent R. J. Palacio their own precepts.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative promotes kindness and empathy through the sharing of precepts, which do not involve violent content. No scary content is present in the book. The precepts are uplifting and meant to inspire rather than frighten.

  • Does 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative promotes kindness and empathy through the sharing of precepts, which do not involve violent content.

  • Does 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The precepts are uplifting and meant to inspire rather than frighten.

  • Does 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The precepts are drawn from various famous figures and do not include specific religious practices or teachings.

  • Does 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The content includes diverse quotes but does not focus on race as a central theme.

  • Does 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts have profanity?

    No profanity is found in the book. The language used is appropriate for children and focuses on positive messages.

  • Does 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The content is centered around inspirational quotes and life lessons without addressing environmental issues.

  • Does 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The focus is on inspirational quotes and precepts rather than any sexual themes.

  • Does 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features various precepts that are not focused on gender issues.

  • Does 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book. The content focuses on precepts and quotes from various authors and philosophers without addressing LGBTQ+ issues.

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