I grew up watching Wonder Woman both in the live action series with Lynda Carter, and on Saturday morning cartoons as part of the Super Friends (anyone remember that one?) I adored this history of Wonder Woman and the unusual women and men who contributed her development across the decades. I love that the writing style imitated the captions and speech bubbles of a comic strip, and the illustrations truly packed a punch. Mostly, I loved finding out more about this character who has grown to be s...

Lots of people love superheroes. I just happen to not be one of them. (Not only have I never seen an Avengers movie, I can’t even name a single Avenger! ) That being said, A TRUE WONDER might seem like a book I wouldn’t like or connect to at all. But I really love it.The book is a biography of Wonder Woman—someone I knew virtually nothing about before reading (because I also skipped those movies 😆). I learned she was created as an alternative to violent, male-dominated superheroes, yet parents s...

What a dazzling and captivating non-fiction picture book about how the Comic Book Her0, Wonder Women, fought her way to publishing and the big screen in a male-dominated world. Her story uplifts and empowers girls and women everywhere. Now the mention, the dynamic and stunning illustration!s The illustrator used many graphic novel elements in this picture book and this format is very fitting. Loved it from front to back. The author clearly did her research and consolidated all of the beloved cha...

E ARC provided by Edelweiss PlusThis was an interesting picture book about the history of the Wonder Woman comic and its relationship to the women's movement, and I would definitely buy it for an elementary school library. For middle school, I would like something with a bit more information, but not as long as Lepore's The Secret History of Wonder Woman, which a friend once gave me!

This book is A TRUE WONDER! So much more than a comic book superhero’s origin story. It also depicts women’s fight for equality and Wonder Woman’s role in that ongoing battle. The art is truly amazing.

When I think about Wonder Woman, my earliest memories are the Lynda Carter television version and the underoos (which do make an appearance in the backmatter, love it). This book delves into her debut and how she has stood for female-power over the decades.

An exciting and fresh take with old-fashioned comic book appeal, packed with bright, energetic illustrations and interesting historical facts and publishing information about the Wonder Woman comics. A terrific introduction for kids to women's struggle for equality, and will surely be difficult to keep on the shelf in a school library!

At the risk of being too on the nose, the REAL true wonder is this book! Meticulously researched, fascinating story with different layers behind the story of Wonder Woman, gorgeous comic-like illustrations, and all spiked with messages of girl power and feminism, A True Wonder is a MUST Read.

WOW! This book does a superhero job of making the history of Wonder Woman entertaining and totally engaging. It’s so much fun to read, with its vivid colors and comic-book layout, that even kids who don’t normally choose a nonfiction book are going to dive right in with glee. There is so much for both kids and adults to learn and enjoy as they read – historical details about the changing scene for women in the U.S. from the 40s to the 70s, information about the world of publishing, and a fascina...

Like many, I grew up watching Wonder Woman, who was one of the few, if not only, female superheroes of her time. Kirsten Larson does a wonderful job of telling an engaging story about how Wonder Woman came to be and takes us through the historical times and events like the women’s movement that influenced its longevity. The lively and colorful comic book style illustrations and inspiring story will draw readers in for many years to come. A must read!

Wow—I had no idea how much Wonder Woman had to fight to stay around, to keep her lasso and powers…and especially to keep empowering girls so they grow up knowing they can be anything they want. This is packed with fascinating facts! I love how it shows kids what women can do…starting at a time when people didn’t think the world would be interested in a woman superhero. I’m so glad they were wrong!

This is a thorough examination of the the comic hero WONDER WOMAN with thumbnail profiles of each of the actual folks who contributed to the creation and success of this iconic superhero. The scope of many decades involves many of these thumbnail spotlights, during which the idea for WW emerged, was executed and embraced by the comic-reading public, and then traveled a trouble course of diminishment, disinterest, and eventual recovery. The comic-illustration style and formatting suits it well an...

What a fantastic read! This book is amazing. An engaging, fast-paced read that tells the story of how Wonder Woman came to be and her influence on the women’s movement and feminism. The vibrant colors and comic book style illustrations by Katy Wu perfectly complement the text. A true wonder! A must read!

A truly wonderfully told and illustrated book. I remember watching Lynda Carter bring the character of Wonder Woman to life on television. The character was an empowering role model for girls. Author Kirsten Larson’s A TRUE WONDER tells the story behind the story and takes readers into the lives, the times, and events like the women’s movement that influenced its creation and production. The comic-like illustrations are perfectly executed throughout. On a podcast, Kirsten Larson shared what her

A comprehensive picture book that does justice to the myriad of people—many of them women—that helped bring Wonder Woman (in her many iterations) to life.

I learned so much from this book and it made me love Wonder Women even more. I loved learning about the care with which she was created and how her legacy was picked up again when we needed her most. The comic book style of the illustrations were really engaging and added another layer of dimension to the story.

A Booklist Best Nonfiction Picture Books 2021 selection and a Politics and Prose Best Nonfiction Picture Books Selection, a TRUE WONDER is a meticulously researched page turner. The comic book format with panels, speech bubbles, biographical text boxes, captions, and sound effects, retro illustrations by Katy Wu, and the enthralling writing style will have fans of Wonder Woman and children new to the subject riveted from beginning to back matter. Larson illuminates the contributions of women to

Loved this book from cover to cover! Wonder Woman was a big part of my childhood and it was very cool to read more of the backstory behind not just her creation, but also her rescue. (I won't give any more details on that so as not to spoil it for you.) The art style is excellent--has a comic influence without being too busy for a young reader to follow. This would make an excellent gift for any kid who loves comics or needs a strong role model.

Very nice first book on WW. Traces the role WW has had on popular culture and how her changing character reflects the role women were expected to adhere to over the decades. Brief bios of people who created/shaped WW are also included. The illustrations are bold and vibrant adding to this well researched addition to the WW mythos.

Very nice picture book on Wonder Woman. Skips over the true shady parts of the creators’ lives and makes a nice story. Kids will love it. I thought it was amusing that the book lambasts when Wonder Woman lost her powers in the 1970s and lived as Diana Prince. As a kid, Wonder Woman lacked human emotions and was very stiff. The time period when she was just Diana Prince made her into a human character. I still have a comic of Wonder Woman where she and Cat Woman are fighting swinging on ropes wit...