Preface
Welcome to Wonder Quest!
A Note to Parents & Educators,
Welcome to Wonder Quest! We’ve created this series of interactive, animated eBooks to ignite the inner thinker in every child. In these pages, your young reader will join a cast of curious characters on exciting adventures filled with puzzles, riddles, and challenges that make reading an active, engaging experience.
Our core mission is to foster the critical thinking skills essential for a curious mind.
Fostering a Curious Mind
Wonder Quest stories are carefully built to encourage children to question everything and explore possibilities. Through engaging plots and interactive prompts, we empower kids to become active participants in their own learning journey. Here’s how:
- Gather Evidence: Each story is packed with hidden clues and visual puzzles. By helping the characters find answers, children sharpen their observation skills and learn to analyze the information in front of them.
- Think Outside the Box: These adventures don’t have simple, single answers! Children are encouraged to brainstorm creative solutions and explore different approaches to problems, celebrating their unique ingenuity.
- Make Connections: We connect problem-solving to real-life situations. Children will see how they can apply their thinking skills to everyday challenges, building both confidence and independence.
The Importance of Voicing an Opinion
In every story, our characters explore different ideas and sometimes even disagree! We believe that healthy disagreement is a key ingredient for growth. When children feel safe to voice their own opinions, it builds confidence in their thinking and teaches them to trust their unique perspective. This process sparks deeper learning, develops empathy, and prepares them to navigate a diverse world with curiosity and respect.
So, when your child offers a different solution or questions something in a story, celebrate it! It’s the sign of a curious mind, ready to explore, learn, and grow.
What’s Included in Each Book?
- Short and long variations of the story for different age ranges
- Reading comprehension, creative, and critical thinking questions
- Animated digital design [forthcoming]
We’re so excited for you and your child to begin this quest!