The Wishing Flower

08/14/2024

This is a beautiful story about finding the right friend who understands you.

Birdie feels a little awkward playing with other kids and mingling at school, so she keeps herself immersed in reading books and enjoying nature. She really wants a friend who is similar to her and understands her, so she makes a dandelion wish for such a friendship. She wished for a sense of belonging and was in search of the right person.

Title: The Wishing Flower

Author: A.J. Irving

Illustrator: Kip Alizadeh

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

One day, Sunny, a new student, walks into the classroom. And then, everything changes! Sunny liked nature and books just like Birdie did. They start by drawing pictures and eating lunch together, and so, do their friendship burgeons.

Delightful read!

📚 A heartwarming story of friendship, understanding, acceptance, and belonging. This book helps us to understand how friendships change us and affect us. It also depicts how good friends help us see ourselves as we are.

📚 Perfect for kids ages 4+

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