This Is How You Know

This Is How You Know by Kirsten W. Larson is a beautifully illustrated picture book published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2025. With 40 pages, this edition is designed to engage young readers in the wonders of science and discovery, encouraging curiosity and imagination through its lyrical text and stunning visuals.
Readers will find that the book serves as a guide to exploring big questions, inviting children to embrace their curiosity and learn through exploration. It emphasizes the importance of imagination and perseverance in the quest for knowledge, making it a valuable resource for discussions about friendship, social skills, and the natural world. This engaging narrative encourages children to trust their journey of discovery, making it an inspiring read for both kids and adults alike.
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Perfect for readers of What Do You Do With an Idea? and The Curious Why, this beautifully illustrated ode to science and discovery encourages the curious, inspires the imaginative, and gives dreamers of all ages a powerful tool for building a better world.
A question becomes your guiding star in the dark.
Read, watch, and wonder.
What could be the answer?
Welcoming and exciting, this picture book is a how-to of science. It encourages kids to let their imaginations run wild, let their eyes lead them to new clues, and let themselves be wrong, sometimes–but never give up! The quest for knowledge isn’t always straightforward, but if they trust the journey, and trust this guiding text, eventually they’ll know. Know what? The answers to big questions!
With stunning, accessible art from award-winning illustrator Cornelia Li and a lyrical, stirring text by award-winning author Kirsten W. Larson, This Is How You Know is an essential read aloud for curious kids and adults looking to inspire a passion for knowledge and learning.
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