We woke up in the usual way,
but it was not a usual day.
Out on the lawn, plain as could be,
stood an orange wishing tree.
"I wish!" I said. "I wish!" said you.
And so our double wishes grew.
Wishes are a magical part of childhood. Whether we wish on stars or blow out candles on a cake, our dreams matter. Nancy Tillman captures the wonder of wishes as only she can, with love.
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@PoojaPuriWrites @AFatimaharan @_NatashaDevon Nancy Tillman's work has touched the hearts of readers of all ages, from the youngest tots to new mums, from young friends to grandparents ❤️ You and Me and the Wishing Tree: https://t.co/04w6pg4QQm The Heaven of Animals: https://t.co/a2bwgiIU9b https://t.co/xsARcbjYmv
"Gorgeous, magical illustrations complement this ode to the love between a parent and child. The joyous excursion through the boy's imagination makes for a sweet bedtime read, giving both parent and child a chance to share wishes great and small. A delightful read for one-on-one sharing." --School Library Journal
"Tillman's mixed-media collages always have an air of surreal magic to them, a quality that especially befits this dreamy story of a mother's visit to a wish-granting tree with her child." --Publishers Weekly
Praise for Nancy Tillman:
"Young children adore pretending to be animals, and Tillman's insight into the wish to turn into another creature powers this book." --Publishers Weekly on I'd Know You Anywhere, My Love
"This is soothing, visually attractive, and makes for a comforting bedtime read-aloud." --Booklist on The Crown on Your Head
"A beautiful tribute to the uniqueness of every child." --Kirkus Reviews on On the Night You Were Born