Searching for Wocks

There are always precious objects to be found if you look, as the young child in this endearing, funny picture book knows. It's a portrait of youthful enthusiasm and the beauty of the everyday, created by a beloved, New York Times bestselling graphic novelist.

On a walk to the playground and back, a child keeps their eyes open for special "wocks" for their collection. A bottlecap, a twig, and many stones make it into their pocket of treasures. It's a charming and relatable day in the life of a preschooler, illustrated in bright, happy artwork and jaunty dialogue—a book that all young collectors will adore.

About the author

Lucy Knisley

Summary

There are always precious objects to be found if you look, as the young child in this endearing, funny picture book knows. It's a portrait of youthful enthusiasm and the beauty of the everyday, created by a beloved, New York Times bestselling graphic novelist.

On a walk to the playground and back, a child keeps their eyes open for special "wocks" for their collection. A bottlecap, a twig, and many stones make it into their pocket of treasures. It's a charming and relatable day in the life of a preschooler, illustrated in bright, happy artwork and jaunty dialogue—a book that all young collectors will adore.

Product details

• Authors: Lucy Knisley, Knisley Lucy
• Assisted by: Knisley Lucy (Illustration)
• Publisher: Random House N.Y.
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 5
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 09.06.2026
• EAN: 9780593858257
• ISBN: 978-0-593-85825-7
• Weight: 567 g
• Illustrations: FULL COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs; JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play, JUVENILE FICTION / Health & Daily Living / Daily Activities, Picture storybooks, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Picture storybooks: imagination and play