Prepare to be WONDERSTRUCK! The movie based on the bestselling novel by Brian Selznick hits theaters on October 20, and we can't wait to see this beautiful story come to life. To help you prepare, we've rounded up some great resources to help you bring the book to life in your home or classroom:
Start with the book trailer here, in which Brian talks about the process behind creating Wonderstruck.
Then watch Brian talk with Scholastic News Kids Press Reporter at our offices in New York:
Next, take a virtual tour of the American Museum of Natural History, which plays a vital role in the story of Wonderstruck through this webcast, and supplement it with this lesson plan:
And be sure to share the gorgeous movie trailer:
Here are more great, free resources to use in your home or classroom:
- The Amazing World of Brian Selznick Discussion Guide - Explore The Marvels, Wonderstruck, and The Invention of Hugo Cabret in this expansive discussion guide for classrooms and book clubs alike
- Celebrate reading in your classroom with this Wonderstruck-themed sharing activity
- Introduce epistolary writing with this lesson plan
- Introduce your students to the topics of deafness and sign language with this lesson, and learn to fingerspell words with this activity
- Use themes and elements from Wonderstruck to: Start a community mural project, create a state animal guide, teach your students about meteorites, build a model neighborhood, explore the history of film, learn about the history of museums and start a nature collection
