Description: Readers explore the feeling of awe through profound moments of wonder and inspiration.
Review Quotes:
★ "Countless picture books teach children to identify and explore feelings; this title stands out for its focus on one that few other stories have considered: awe. Stiefel provides a vivid, child-friendly explanation of the titular word..." ― Kirkus Reviews
Distinctions for The Tower of Life:
Sydney Taylor Book Award (Gold Medal for Picture Books)
Robert F. Sibert Honor Book (Silver Medal Picture Book)
Russell Freedman Award Winner for Nonfiction for a Better World (Inaugural Award)
An ALSC Notable Book
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard
2023 ALA Rise: A Feminist Book List
School Library Journal Best Book
Booklist Editors' Choice for Books for Youth List 2022
School Library Journal (starred review)
Booklist (starred review)
The Horn Book (starred review)
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books of 2022: Best Informational Books for Younger Readers
2022 New York Public Library's Best New Books for Kids
CA Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Award - Honor/Silver Medal
Tablet Magazine's Best Books of the Year
2022 Nerdy Book Club Award
Common Sense Media Award
2023 CCBC Choices List: Historical People, Places, and Events
Margaret Wise Brown Prize winner for 2023
Bank Street Best Books of the Year Ages 9-12
2023 Teacher Favorites Award - Book List
Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children's Literature Winner
Pennsylvania Young Readers Award 2024 for grades 3-6 Nomination
Common Sense Selection for Books