Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The Wishing Tree - Deployment Picture Book Wins Gold Mom's Choice Award



The Wishing Tree - Deployment Picture Book Wins Gold Mom's Choice Award

The Wishing Tree
, written by Mary Redman and illustrated by Christina Rodriguez has won the Mom's Choice Gold Award for best children's picture book! Amanda understands her dad is making the world a better place, but it doesn't make his deployment any easier. Amanda decides to create a small wishing tree, writing hopes and prayers on yellow ribbons that she ties onto the branches. As Amanda wishes for her dad to enjoy good meals, make new friends, and return safely, the little tree comes to life with yellow ribbons of hope. 32-page picture book, hardcover, $15.95.

 

Wishing tree information and ideas: http://www.elvaresa.com/wishingtree.html

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