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What Do You Wish For?

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What Do You Wish For? by Jane Godwin takes place on a magical Christmas Eve night when a young girl named Ruby reflects on the year and contemplates what she'd wish for. As she wanders through a festive town, enjoying the decorations and celebrations, the tale beautifully captures the spirit of hope, dreams, and the warmth of the holiday season. This charming children's book is a heartwarming exploration of wishes and the joy of anticipation.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're looking for a beautifully illustrated story that explores the magic of wishes, family, and community. It's perfect for sparking young imaginations and capturing the joy of childhood wonder and togetherness.

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What Do You Wish For?

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Best selling children's book creators (Jane Godwin and Anna Walker) bring the magic of Christmas into our hearts and homes. Fun, presents, sparkly lights and Christmas Wishes. From this much-loved creative partnership comes a sparkling and beautiful story, full of the wonder of Christmas, the magic of wishing, and the timeless dreams of a child.

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What Do You Wish For? by Jane Godwin is celebrated for its engaging narrative and vibrant illustrations. Reviewers often highlight its ability to capture the whimsy and wonder of childhood wishes and dreams, making it an enchanting read for children. The storytelling is praised for its gentle exploration of anticipation and magic, perfect for fostering imagination in young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143506249

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Jane Godwin (Author) Jane Godwin is a highly acclaimed author of over thirty books for children, across all styles and ages. Her work is published internationally and she has received many commendations, including the Queensland Premier's Award (Children's Books), the Aurealis Award and the Animal Welfare Award, and shortlistings in the CBC Book of the Year Awards, the Prime Minister's Literary Award, the New South Wales State Literary Award (Patricia Wrightson Prize) the YABBA Awards, the Speech Pathology Awards, The Family Award for Children's Books, and the Australian Book Industry Awards. For many years, Jane worked as the Children's Publisher at Penguin Books Australia. She often works in schools and the community, running various literature and writing programs, making books and encouraging students in their own creative ventures. Anna Walker (Illustrator) Anna Walker writes and illustrates children's books and is based in Melbourne. Crafted with pencil, ink and collage, Anna's illustrations are inspired by the everyday details of life and the amusing antics of her menagerie. Anna's picture book, Mr Huff, which she wrote and illustrated, won the 2016 CBCA Book of the Year for Early Childhood and was shortlisted in the 2016 Prime Minister's Literary Awards. Together with Jane Godwin, Anna has also created many beautiful picture books, most recently Don't Forget. Anna's picture books as author-illustrator also include the highly acclaimed Florette, the delightful Lottie and Walter, and the tender and touching Hello Jimmy!

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