I Wonder If I'm Growing
Illustrated by Jon Klassen
From one of Raffi’s original fans, Jon Klassen, comes an exploration of one of life’s big questions in this witty picture book adaptation of a beloved song by the iconic musician.
I wonder if I’m growing
My mom says yes I’m growing
but it’s hard for me to see
When you're growing up, it can be hard to tell if you’re really growing. You wonder if you're growing when you wake up in the morning. You wonder when you look in the bathroom mirror. You wonder when you eat your sandwich. You wonder … and you wonder … until one day — HEY! you can finally reach the tap now, for the very first time today.
A song on Raffi’s first album, illustrated for the first time by the incomparable Jon Klassen, “I Wonder If I’m Growing” celebrates one of the little milestones and simple joys of growing up from a kid’s perspective. Whether you’re growing up or all grown up, whether the song is new or deeply familiar, whether you’re reading it or singing it, this timeless picture book by two of the most celebrated artists for children in the world today is guaranteed to make you smile.
Praise for I Wonder If I'm Growing:
"Anchored solidly in a child’s experience, it’s an earnest, pitch-perfect look at the time it can take to reach new developmental heights."—STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly
"Klassen’s signature, indie style and Raffi’s folk music are a perfect pairing in this work that will only gain more admiration as it ages."—STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal
"A reassuring tale for littles by an author-illustrator dream team."—Kirkus Reviews
"Raffi's lyrics are the perfect accompaniment for Klassen's signature 'eyes.'"—Buttonwood Books and Toys in Cohasset, MA
"An adorable and endearing interpretation of the frustrations of growing too slow."—CoffeeTree Books in Morehead, KY
"Jon Klassen interprets Raffi's classic childhood song in a picture book that is a delight to read! Fans of the song will hear the tune as they turn the pages and enjoy seeing the main character grow as the book progresses."—Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston, TX
"CUTE! A really adorable story about patience and the wonderful childhood act of literally growing up and being able to see that change in yourself!"—McLean & Eakin in Petoskey, MI
"A beloved Raffi song now made into a book illustrated by Jon Klassen? Need we say more? This simple book left us with the happy, calm feelings you get from your favorite childhood song. The illustrations are discrete, but we really enjoyed picking out the changes!"—The River's End Bookstore in Oswego, NY
