"Where does the world come from?" As a little boy wanders the countryside, he asks questions about purpose, myth, language, the supernatural, and what it means to be a human being. Composed entirely in questions—all of which are likely to prompt meaningful discussions with readers 4 and up—this "quiet, respectful, and touching" text (Kirkus Reviews) by the author of Sophie's World merges with the sumptuous, dreamlike illustrations to create a tale of friendship, love, grief, and daring to think about life as you live it.