Distinctions and Praise for Wonderstruck : #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Notable Children's Book 2012 Schneider Family Book Award Winner ALA Notable Children's Book Parents' Choice Gold Winner Publishers Weekly Best Book "Engrossing, intelligent, beautifully engineered and expertly told in word and image." -- The New York Times Book Review "Moving and ingenious ." -- The Wall Street Journal "Brian Selznick proves to be that rare creator capable of following one masterpiece-- The Invention of Hugo Cabret --with another even more brilliantly executed." -- Washington Post "Another entrancing, exquisitely illustrated novel . Older kids and adults alike will be mesmerized by the interlocking stories. A verbal and visual marvel." -- Family Circle * "A gift for the eye, mind, and heart." -- Booklist , starred review * "Visually stunning, completely compelling.

"-- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Innovative . has the makings of a classic." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "A thing of wonder to behold . an emotional experience that neither the words nor the illustrations could achieve on their own." -- School Library Journal , starred review.