Awe!

This soul-stirring exploration of that mysterious feeling, awe, is perfect for celebrating big moments or the small wonders in every day. Will appeal to fans of All the World and In Every Life.

★ "This title stands out for its focus on one [feeling] that few other stories have considered: awe." ― Kirkus Reviews

Introducing A. W. E., anAwesomeWondrousEmpoweringemotion!When chills travel down your spine, and sudden tears surprise your eyes.When your heart exclaims, "Ooh! Ahh! Whoaaa!"That's when you knowyou've found AWE.

This breathtaking journey will take you to the Grand Canyon and the deepest reaches of the sea. It will invite you to share moments of giving and to feel the joy of family and community. It will lift you to the highest heights and make your spirit soar.

Experiencing awe has been scientifically proven to spark wonder, improve thinking, and open us up to new ideas. For children living through these turbulent times, Awe! is the perfect book to foster positivity, comfort, joy, and empowerment.

Author: Chana Stiefel
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 03/03/2026
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 10.20h x 11.30w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781546150350
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/05/2026
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2026

About the Author
Chana Stiefel is the award-winning author of more than 30 humorous and heartfelt books for children. Her nonfiction books include THE TOWER OF LIFE, the true story of Holocaust survivor and historian Yaffa Eliach, who created the Tower of Faces at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum (a Junior Libary Guild Gold Medal Selection, Scholastic Press); LET LIBERTY RISE: How America's Schoolchildren Helped Save the Statue of Liberty (a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, Scholastic Press, 2021); and ANIMAL ZOMBIES & OTHER REAL-LIFE MONSTERS (a Top 10 YALSA Quick Pick, NatGeoKids). Chana's funny fictional picture books include MENDEL'S HANUKKAH MESS UP (Kalaniot), MY NAME IS WAKAWAKALOCH (HMH), and DADDY DEPOT (Feiwel & Friends). She loves to visit schools and libraries to share her passion for reading and writing with children.

After completing her BFA at Art Center College of Design, Susan Gal began her illustration career as a poster and calendar artist. She is an award-winning illustrator of several picture books, including Welcoming Elijah: A Passover Tale with a Tail by Lesléa Newman, winner of both the Sydney Taylor Book Award and the National Jewish Book Award, and The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs by Chana Stiefel, recipient of the Sydney Taylor Book Award and Robert F. Sibert Honor. Susan lives with her husband in Berkeley, California, where she creates fun and whimsical illustrations while attempting to live a caffeine- and nuclear-free life. Visit her at galgirlstudio.com.