The Wishing Tree
Book - 2021
"A powerful wish and a magical tree. December 25 is around the corner but Theo hasn't seen any signs of Christmas in his town. No twinkling lights. No merry carolers. Theo wants to know : Don't people love Christmas anymore? With a little help from a magical tree, Theo makes a wish -- and soon he has his answer. Write down your Christmas wishes on the on the twelve punch-out cards included -- and you can make your own Wishing Tree, just like Theo!" --
- Subjects
- Genres
- Christmas fiction
Fiction
Juvenile works
Picture books
Christmas stories
Children's stories - Published
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New York, NY :
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
[2021]
- Edition
- First edition
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm + 12 punch-out cards
- Audience
- Ages 4-8.
- ISBN
- 0062747169
9780062747167 - Main Author
- Other Authors
After realizing his town is devoid of Christmas spirit three days before the holiday, Theo, a Black child with dark curls, writes down "just one wish" to Santa. As he sleeps, the letter journeys "across frozen seas/ and stormy deserts" before reaching the North Pole. The next morning, a mysterious great pine labeled "Property of the North Pole" drops a response letter into Theo's hands saying "bring joy," setting off a chain of cheer-bringing events with Theo at the center as he partakes in traditional Christmas activities, such as hanging string lights and caroling with his neighbors. Yan's sweeping digital brushstrokes, depicting a township of varying ages, abilities, body types, and skin tones, add an animation-like layer of depth and texture to Hashimoto's lightly magical, community-centered tale. Back matter punch-out cards encourage readers to write their own wishes. Ages 4–8. (Sept.) Copyright 2021 Publishers Weekly.
Determined to show his town what Christmas is all about with a little help from a magical wishing tree, Theo discovers the true meaning of Christmas and a new holiday tradition. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations.
Review by Publisher Summary 2
After reading this charming, festive story, kids can join in a fun Christmas tradition and place their own wishes to Santa on a wishing tree using the punch-out cards in the back of this book.
A powerful wish and a magical tree…
Theo loves everything about Christmas—from the twinkling lights to the merry carolers . . . and don’t forget about Santa! But with days before before December 25th, there isn’t even a single holly in sight.
Determined to show his town what Christmas is all about, Theo finds ways to share his holiday cheer. And along the way, with a little help from the magical wishing tree, Theo discovers the true meaning of Christmas and a new holiday tradition.
The Wishing Tree is a great choice for your family and sure to become a new Christmas classic. It features:
- 12 punch-out holiday cards where readers can write their own Christmas wishes, then hang them up on their trees!
- immersive, stunning artwork—artist Xindi Yan has created a gorgeous backdrop for Meika Hashimoto's Christmas tale
- timeless themes of community and family
