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In this emotionally rich story from New York Times bestselling author Gideon Sterer and award-winning illustrator Emily Hughes, a monster trapped at the bottom of a wishing well plots his escape, reminding us that true wealth is measured not in coins but in love, freedom, and...
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In this emotionally rich story from New York Times bestselling author Gideon Sterer and award-winning illustrator Emily Hughes, a monster trapped at the bottom of a wishing well plots his escape, reminding us that true wealth is measured not in coins but in love, freedom, and the beauty of nature.
Plip! Plop! Plip! The coins fall down into the well, and at the bottom is the monster who must record all the wishes. The people wish for puppies, or ponies, but most of all, they wish to be rich. They think that will make them happy. But the monster, surrounded by money, knows that the treasures of their lives above make them rich already. The hugs, the kisses, the books, the stars, and the seasons are all that he wishes for.
His lonely plightβand daring escapeβwill have readers reconsidering their wildest wishes.
Perfect for fans of John Klassen's modern fables, The Wishing Well celebrates the beauty and wonder of all we take for granted.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781454963615
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 24 September 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Union Square Kids
Illustration: all in color
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 298.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Gideon Sterer is a New York Times bestselling author who grew up in the woods of upstate New York. Not too far away, his parents owned a wildlife discovery center where he would run around after hours and let the animals out. Currently, he lives in the Hudson Valley with his family.Emily Hughes is an internationally recognized and awarded children's illustrator/author fromHilo, Hawaii. She currently lives and draws in East London, UK
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