The wish tree

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Brentwood Library	Easy	E Maclear
Location	Brentwood Library
Collection	Easy
Call Number	E Maclear
C.C. Mellor Memorial Library	Picture Books	E Mac
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Collection	Picture Books
Call Number	E Mac
Green Tree Public Library	Children's Easy	E SEA WIN MAC
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Collection	Children's Easy
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Monroeville Public Library	Juvenile Picture Books	J E MACLEAR
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Collection	Juvenile Picture Books
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Mt. Lebanon Public Library	Children's Picture Books	j Ea MACLEAR Kyo
Location	Mt. Lebanon Public Library
Collection	Children's Picture Books
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Mt. Lebanon Public Library	Children's Picture Books	j Ea MACLEAR Kyo
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Collection	Children's Picture Books
Call Number	j Ea MACLEAR Kyo
Oakmont Carnegie Library	Easy Fiction	E MacL
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Collection	Easy Fiction
Call Number	E MacL
Wilkinsburg Public Library - Eastridge	Picture Books	E MAC SEASONS
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Collection	Picture Books
Call Number	E MAC SEASONS

 

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Robinson Library	Juvenile Picture Books	CHECKED OUT
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Collection	Picture Books
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Summary

Published Reviews

Booklist Review: "Charles wants to find a wish tree. Dismissed by his older brother and sister, Charles sets out with his faithful companion Boggan (a toboggan) on a quest through the winter woods. As they look for the special tree, they find animal tracks instead and end up helping squirrels, beavers, foxes, rabbits, owls, deer, mice, and other creatures as they prepare for winter. The sled's curving track throughout the illustrations emphasizes the circular structure of the text: the adventure begins in the morning, and as they travel, repeating sentences link each section together. When night falls, the animals unite to lead Charles to a special tree. The snowy white background changes to purple as the day comes to an end, and in the final frame, the light from Charles' house windows and a shining moon welcome the pair back home. Digital illustrations have the look of gouache and lino prints, with solid edges and soft colors. This sweet, magical story, with no decorations or specific mention of Christmas, would be a great choice for any winter celebration.--Whitehurst, Lucinda Copyright 2017 Booklist"
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Publisher's Weekly Review: "A boy named Charles traverses the winter woods in search of a "wish tree," accompanied by Boggan, his red toboggan. Along the way, they assist friendly animals in need: Charles uses Boggan to transport hazelnuts to Squirrel's tree, birch logs to Beaver's lodge, and berries to Fox's burrow, among other mini-missions. These generous expenditures of time cut into Charles's efforts to find the wish tree; as evening approaches, the animals repay his kindness by bringing him to a snow-covered pine tree in the woods. There, Charles hangs a wish on a branch, and the animals celebrate with an outdoor feast, complete with a hazelnut soufflé and birch tea. Newcomer Turnham brings a soft retro-meets-modern aesthetic to the pages in digital drawings that feature creamy snowdrifts accented by sunset shades of pale peach, pink, and violet. Along with Maclear's (The Good Little Book) gently repeating language and subtle anthropomorphism ("'La-di-da-di-da-di-daaaa,' sang Charles. 'Whishhhhh,' sang Boggan"), the result is a story that hums with understated everyday magic. Ages 2-4. Author's agent: Jackie Kaiser, Westwood Creative Artists. Illustrator's agent: Kirsten Hall, Catbird Agency. (Sept.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved."
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Additional Information

Subjects	Wishes -- Juvenile fiction. Helping behavior -- Juvenile fiction. Friendship -- Juvenile fiction. Winter -- Juvenile fiction. Wishes -- Fiction. Helpfulness -- Fiction. Friendship -- Fiction. Winter -- Fiction.
Publisher	San Francisco, California :Chronicle Books,2016
Contributors	Turnham, Chris, 1966- illustrator.
Language	English
Description	1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
ISBN	9781452150659 1452150656
Other	Classic View