Caretakers of Wonder

by Cooper Edens

Describes the secret activities of the Caretakers of Wonder, who perform such magical tasks as putting up new stars, keeping the night buttoned up against the cold, and mending old clouds, all while we sleep.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

40 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Mir · Rating 3 out of 5]

Contrary to the description here, this book was first published in 1980 and is very much a product of the 1970s in both artistic style and tone. Brightly colored but somewhat blurry illustrations, funnily dressed characters, emphases on nature and imagination. I actually found the idea of workers having to restuff the clouds and light the stars to make the natural world seem less wondrous, which I don't think was the author's intent, but it was nice that the wonders of nature are presented as something for individuals to steward and participate in rather than merely admire. This is not a style of illustration I'm wild about, but I did like some of the details, especially the inclusion of art images.

[Evie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a rare book that I requested through Interlibrary Loan on my quest to read Green Tiger Press publications. It has a soft charm like many do, very dreamy, and is absolutely in the bed-time story genre. The basic premise is that there are caretakers who paint the wings of butterflies, mend the clouds, sort the meadows, while we sleep. It's whimsical and a nice idea to drift off to.

[Mary Ware · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always loved this book. I found it in a secret hiding place.

[Keith · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this to my 7, 4.5, 3 and 1 year old. Only the last refrained from disparaging the book in some way. Even though as a group they greatly enjoy fantasy they had trouble finding the wonder here. Perhaps because they ask to watch Nova and Cosmos and Stephen Hawking documentaries. They love having their questions answered and this answers none of them better than they can answer themselves. I probably would have enjoyed it as a small child...

[Tia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book filled me with joy and, yes, wonder, when I was a little girl. Since then I've lost track of the book but have wanted to pick it up again.

[Laurel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magic.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Childhood favourite