One of NPR's 100 Favorite Books for Young Readers
about a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a magical world--but is then tested beyond her wildest imagination
The woodcutter faces a dilemma: how can he use the wish in a way that will help all members of his family and change all of their lives for the better
"the universal emotions of loneliness
2) Some are as big as a bus—that is not okay
Wait Auto Jeff Mack One of NPR's 100 FavoriteAs a boy and his mother move quickly through the city, they're drawn to different things. The boy sees a dog, a butterfly, and a hungry duck while his mother rushes them toward the departing train. It's push and pull, but in the end, they both find something to stop for. Acclaimed author illustrator Antoinette Portis' signature style conveys feelings of warmth, curiosity, humor and tenderness in this simple, evocative story. A Neal Porter Book