"Take a tour of the many delightful ways children from cultures around the world help their wishes come true"--Dust jacket.

After her family is kidnapped by a monster, Lorelei resolves to find them and makes her way into the Wishing World, a place where wishes can come true and she can find and rescue her kin.

“Guaranteed free of unicorns and princesses, it’s fun, empowering fiction for 5-8 year olds.” David Nicholls, author of One Day “Every young girl should read this series!” Amanda Holden “I loved the meaning of this book – we should all do more to save our world.” Florence, age 7 Join best friends Katy, Cassie and Zia on a series of amazing adventures as they work together to save the planet… Katy, Cassie and Zia find themselves transported into outer space when their rocket made out of recycled waste magically becomes life-sized. With the help of Katy’s cat Thunder, the girls navigate their way to the Wishing Star. But as they prepare to make their wishes, the friends see the destruction happening back home and realise they have a greater mission: TO SAVE PLANET EARTH.

An arresting, poetic journey and a moving reflection on immigration, family, and home, from an acclaimed creative team. Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on the littlest member of the family. Inspired by actual events in the author's life, this is a narrative that is both timely and timeless. Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story chronicles a family's difficult and powerful journey to pack up what they can carry and to leave their world behind, traveling to a new and unknown place in a crowded boat. With sparse, poetic, and lyrical text from acclaimed author Muon Thi Van, thoughtful back matter about the author's connection to the story, and luminous, stunning illustrations from Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Victo Ngai, Wishes tells a powerful and timely story in a gentle and approachable way for young children and their families.With themes of kindness, bravery, hope, and love running throughout, Wishes is a must-have book for every child's bookshelf.

The Wishing Pages" is an enchanting adventure that follows the journey of Jane, a curious and imaginative girl, and her loyal companion, Boxer the dog. One day, while exploring her attic, Jane discovers a magical book filled with secrets and hidden powers. As Jane begins to know more about the mysteries of the book, she realizes that it can grant three wishes to its possessor. Excitement fills her as she gets to know the incredible possibilities that lie within its pages. With each wish, Jane's world transforms, and she learns valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the power of selflessness. But as Jane's wishes unfold, she discovers that the book is destined to move on to another person after granting three wishes. With the clock ticking, Jane must make her wishes wisely!

A girl gathers natural objects to decorate her sandcastle, saving some of them to take back home from the beach.

A twinkling tale of friendship and kindness - perfect for sharing at bedtime. Stella has found a wishing star! She knows she must use it wisely, but there are so many things to wish for. How can she choose?