August is different from the others. People point at him or say mean things behind his back. Then he flees into his fantasy world, far away. From space, the Earth looks very small, and people are barely recognizable—people of different skin colors and sizes, people who are all different. August knows that he cannot change his appearance, but maybe people can see him differently? Then they would realize that he is also a miracle—just like themselves. Raquel J. Palacio's bestseller "Wonder" is a plea against exclusion and bullying—and for true friendship and tolerance. In her first picture book, she conveys this message to younger audiences as well.