The Perfectly Perfect Wish
Published on 4. February 2020
32 pages
978-1-5344-0620-9 (ISBN)
Description
"Directly personal and visually dramatic."?Booklist
"Carries a deeper and more important message about considering others' circumstances in light of one's own privileges that many kids may benefit from hearing." ?BCCB
"A satisfying storytime read-aloud about the gift of giving and sharing." ?School Library Journal
From the author of Strictly No Elephants comes a sweet picture book that explores themes of selflessness and empathy when a girl has the chance to make just one wish.
In the grass, a girl finds an extraordinary thing that gives her…just…one…wish.
She asks her those around her what they would wish for in her shoes, but nothing seems quite right. What will her perfect wish be?
In this pitch-perfect picture book, Lisa Mantchev takes the concept of a magic wish and uses it to explore real world empathy, kindness, and good will.
"Carries a deeper and more important message about considering others' circumstances in light of one's own privileges that many kids may benefit from hearing." ?BCCB
"A satisfying storytime read-aloud about the gift of giving and sharing." ?School Library Journal
From the author of Strictly No Elephants comes a sweet picture book that explores themes of selflessness and empathy when a girl has the chance to make just one wish.
In the grass, a girl finds an extraordinary thing that gives her…just…one…wish.
She asks her those around her what they would wish for in her shoes, but nothing seems quite right. What will her perfect wish be?
In this pitch-perfect picture book, Lisa Mantchev takes the concept of a magic wish and uses it to explore real world empathy, kindness, and good will.
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The Perfectly Perfect Wish
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03/2020
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Lisa Mantchev is the author of many picture books, including the internationally acclaimed Strictly No Elephants and The Trouble with Giraffes, both illustrated by Taeeun Yoo; Remarkables, illustrated by David Litchfield; and Someday, Narwhal, illustrated by Hyewon Yum. Lisa lives on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. Learn more at LisaMantchev.com.
Jessica Courtney-Tickle is the author and illustrator of Little Christmas Tree. Publishers Weekly praised, "Courtney-Tickle's friendly digital illustrations teem with life" in a starred review. Jessica also illustrated The Story Orchestra Books by Katy Flint. She lives in London. Learn more at JessicaTickle.co.uk.
Jessica Courtney-Tickle is the author and illustrator of Little Christmas Tree. Publishers Weekly praised, "Courtney-Tickle's friendly digital illustrations teem with life" in a starred review. Jessica also illustrated The Story Orchestra Books by Katy Flint. She lives in London. Learn more at JessicaTickle.co.uk.
