Meet Verity & Our Mission

From Verity Wells, Author, Storykeeper, and Fellow Lover of Books

At Wonder & Wisdom™, we believe reading should shape who we become. Our mission is rooted in restoring what we call the Sacred Sequence — a framework inspired by our Catholic tradition to guide children from wonder to wisdom, through stories that form both mind and soul.

As an author, Storykeeper, and lifelong reader, I created Wonder & Wisdom™ to reclaim reading as formation, not just entertainment. We handpick books that nourish curiosity, deepen empathy, and inspire virtue — so little readers can grow into big thinkers, one meaningful, formative story at a time. Whether you are a Catholic homeschooling family, an educator, catechist, or a parent choosing bedtime stories rooted in faith, Wonder & Wisdom™ is here to serve you.

Wonder Is the Beginning

St. Thomas Aquinas reminds us, “Wonder is the desire for knowledge.”

That spark — that holy awe — is where formation begins. At Wonder & Wisdom™, we place books of wonder in children’s hands to awaken curiosity and lead them gently toward wisdom.

I believe every book is a seed. Planted well, that seed grows wonder, nurtures reflection, cultivates virtue, and ultimately bears the fruit of wisdom. This is what I refer to as the Sacred Sequence — a framework uniquely named for our mission, yet deeply rooted in our Catholic faith. Inspired by the wisdom of the Church, classical pedagogy, and the call to form the whole child, this sequence reflects the natural rhythm of the soul’s growth:

• Wonder awakens delight
• Reflection invites meaning
• Virtue forms the will
• Wisdom completes the journey

At Wonder & Wisdom™, we help restore meaning to reading — guiding children not just to read, but to become.

A Vision Worth Living

My vision is simple yet bold: that families and educators would rediscover books as tools of formation — not just amusement. That children would find faith and formation even in fiction, seeing God’s truth, beauty, and goodness woven through every worthy story.

I dream of children who delight in stories that nourish curiosity, deepen empathy, build strong character, and inspire holy discernment — whether they are reading the life of a saint or an everyday story of courage and kindness.

A Mission Worth Sharing

This mission cannot stay on my shelf alone. That’s why we handpick each book with intention, reviewing every title through the lens of faith, virtue, and developmental appropriateness. Then we build practical tools — WonderGuides™, WonderBundles™, and virtue-based resources — to help parents, teachers, educators, catechists, and homeschoolers connect these stories to daily habits of faith.

My hope is that these resources lighten your load and strengthen your confidence, so you can live out your calling as the primary educators of your children with joy and peace.

And I send children off with our trusted Formation Flock™ messengers as companions — voices of virtue to journey with them, reminding them of who they are and what they are called to become.

A Storybook Boutique for Growing Minds

Wonder & Wisdom™ is more than a shop. It is a mission-driven, faith-rooted literacy initiative devoted to forming minds and hearts. Think of it as a faithful alternative to mainstream reading programs — a place where families, parishes, and schools can find stories that truly form.

We curate collections that nourish literacy and character. We build WonderBundles™ that spark curiosity. We design WonderGuides™ that help children connect literature to real-life virtue.

This is not just a bookstore.

It is a sacred place for growing minds — where every book is handpicked, every bundle built with purpose, and every page turned is part of something greater.

Our Promise

Curated with Intention

Every book is prayerfully reviewed through the lens of faith, virtue, and developmental appropriateness. We look for stories that uplift, challenge, and inspire — stories that plant seeds of lifelong wonder and wisdom.

Tools That Inspire

We go beyond books by creating WonderGuides™ companions, and other formation supports. These tools help connect story to real-life practice, forming habits of faith and reflection that last.

Mission-Driven

At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to Catholic formation: shaping hearts as well as minds. We exist to serve families, educators, parishes, and faith-based homeschoolers who long for literature that reflects the truth and beauty of our faith.

Wonder & Wisdom™ is where little readers grow into big thinkers — one meaningful, formative story at a time, leaving a legacy of faith and wisdom that lasts for generations.

— Verity Wells
Storykeeper at Wonder & Wisdom Books™

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