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The Wish Giver: Three Tales of Coven Tree
by Bill BrittainA Newbery Honor Book that the New York Times called "an eerie delight," The Wish Giver is an engaging literary folk story about those who get what they wish for—whether they want it or not.The people of Coven Tree are no strangers to magic. In fact, the town's very name comes from a gnarled old tree where covens of witches used to gather. Even now, imps and fiends continue to appear, frightening the townsfolk with their devilish pranks. Usually these creatures are easy to spot. They have a particular smell, or sound, or way of moving, that betrays their dark nature. But Thaddeus Blinn showed none of these signs when he came to Coven Tree. He was just a funny little man who drifted into town with a strange tale about being able to give people whatever they wished—for only fifty cents.There was nothing scary about him. At least, not until the wishing began...
The Wish Tree
by Chris Turnham Kyo MaclearCharles wants to find a wish tree. His brother and sister don't believe there is such a thing, but his trusty companion Boggan is ready to join Charles on a journey to find out. And along the way, they discover that wishes can come true in the most unexpected ways. The poetic text and heartwarming illustrations evoke the true essence of the holiday season and will inspire wishers everywhere. This gem of a book deserves center stage year round.
The Wishbreaker (Wishmakers #2)
by Tyler WhitesidesAce and Ridge are back to save their friend—and the world—in this sequel to The Wishmakers, which Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, praised as a “fantastically fast-paced and funny read.”Being a Wishmaker may be more trouble than it’s worth. Sure, you get a genie who can grant an unlimited number of wishes, but for each one you make you have to accept an awful consequence in return. Not to mention that you’re also given an impossible quest and only seven days to fulfill it!Despite all that, Ace and his genie, Ridge, managed to complete their last mission—but they couldn’t save their friend Tina from being abducted by a rogue genie who’s bent on using his limitless power to rule the world. To rescue her, Ace must reunite with Ridge to become a Wishmaker once more, and they’ll need to team up with the unlikeliest of new allies. It’s not every day you get a second chance to save the world, so Ace is determined to learn from his past mistakes and wish for the best, literally.Perfect for fans of Max Brailler, Adam Gidwitz, and Dan Gutman, this middle grade series is a wonderful mix of unpredictable magic, zany humor, and daring adventure. “An ingenious premise” raved Kirkus in a starred review!
The Wishing Flower
by A.J. IrvingAn LGBTQ-inclusive story about understanding your peers, your feelings, and yourself, The Wishing Flower is a love letter to longing, belonging, and longing to belong.Birdie finds comfort in nature and books, but more than anything she longs for connection, to be understood. At school, Birdie feels like an outsider. Quiet and shy, she prefers to read by herself, rather than jump rope or swing with the other kids. That all changes when Sunny, the new girl, comes along. Like Birdie, Sunny has a nature name. She also likes to read, and loves to rescue bugs. And when Sunny smiles at her, Birdie&’s heart balloons like a parachute. From the acclaimed author of Dance Like a Leaf, with stunning illustrations by Kip Alizadeh, this book will inspire readers to honor their wishes and show the world their truest selves.
The Wishing-Chair Again: Book 2 (The\wishing Chair Ser.)
by Enid BlytonFly away to magical lands with Peter and Mollie in the second adventure in Enid Blyton's best-loved series! Perfect for children aged 5 and up. Mollie and Peter are home for the summer holidays, and they long to see their pixie friend Binky and their magic Wishing-Chair.They can't wait for lots of new and exciting adventures, but then the Wishing-Chair is stolen by some very cheeky characters. Whatever will the children do? First published in 1950, this edition contains the classic text, except that the pixie character's name has been changed to Binky. Inside illustrations are by Rene Cloke, and the cover is by Mark Beech.
The Wishing-Well Spell: The Ice Castle; The Wishing-well Spell; Posey, The Class Pest; Pop Goes The Bubble Trouble (Daisy Dreamer #6)
by Genevieve Santos Holly AnnaRemember me? Daisy Dreamer? Of course you do, silly! Well, Posey my totally true imaginary friend just cast a special wishing well spell. And you won’t believe what came true!Have you ever wished a wish? Do you remember what you wished for? Wait, don’t tell me, because then your wish might not come true. My made a wish once. They threw a coin down a well, but it never came true. At least not until my totally true imaginary friend Posey came along with a special wishing-well spell. And guess what? It wasn’t only their wish that came true. Almost everyone in town had cast wishes down that well. Sounds great, right? Well, maybe not. Let’s just say be careful what you wish for because with Posey around, it might just come true. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Daisy Dreamer chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Wishmakers (Wishmakers #1)
by Tyler Whitesides“Looking for a fantastically fast-paced and funny read? Your wish is granted!” —Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s LibraryTwelve-year-old Ace’s life is about to change in the most unexpected and magical ways—all because of a peanut butter jar.When he opens it, he inadvertently releases a genie named Ridge. Now a Wishmaker, Ace is given a week to complete a seemingly impossible quest, and if he fails the world will end in the most tragic (but cuddly) way imaginable. Luckily, Ridge can help by granting Ace an unlimited number of wishes…as long as Ace is willing to accept the consequences. The bigger the wish, the greater the consequence. So, if Ace wants to avoid having pogo sticks for legs or his clothes turn invisible, he'll have to be careful what he wishes for and get a little creative.Perfect for fans of Dan Gutman and Max Brallier, this new middle grade series by Tyler Whitesides (author of the Janitors series) is a wonderful mix of unpredictable magic, zany humor, and daring adventure. You’ll wish it never ends!
The Witch Get Witcher (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #21)
by Andres MiedosoThere&’s a witch running the school in this twenty-first haunted adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!The principal of Kersville Elementary School is almost definitely a witch. Some witches use their magic for good, but other witches use their magic for casting hexes on unsuspecting people...like elementary school students. Which kind of witch is their principal? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Witch Next Door
by Norman BridwellBack in print! Norman Bridwell's funny and charming story about appreciating individual differences.Someone new has moved into the neighborhood--and she's a witch! Her two young neighbors delight in how she does everything a bit differently from them. She paints her house black, walks her pet dragon around the block, and uses magic to do her shopping and send soup over to people that are sick. However, some of the older townspeople people are not happy about their new neighbor. What kind of magical surprise does the witch have in store for them?
The Witch's Hat
by Tony JohnstonA witch's hat causes its owner some problems when it turns into a bat, then a rat, then a cat, and still won't behave after that.
The Witch's Table (A Funny, Magical Picture Book for Kids)
by Melinda BeattyWhen a young witch inherits a rather cantankerous family heirloom; she has to figure out how to outwit her cursed companion.The Table had been in the Witch's family for a very long time.No one remembered who had cursed it to stay with them forever, but none of them liked it much.The young witch initially tries to thwart the Table's shenanigans. But after some time living with the Table, she begins to notice how cold the kitchen floor is on a brisk winter's day, how many nicks and scratches the Table has endured, and how hard it is to stand on all four legs for so many hours, and she comes to realize compassion will get her further than cleverness. This charming and hilarious picture book is about empathy and trying to find common ground with the people--or furniture--around you.
The Wizard in You! (Disney/Pixar Onward)
by Steve BehlingThis full-color storybook featuring collector cards is based on Disney/Pixar's Onward--now streaming on Disney+!Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar's Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers, Barley (voice of Chris Pratt) and Ian (voice of Tom Holland), who embark on an extraordinary quest to spend a day with their late dad. Along the way, they meet The Manticore (voice of Octavia Spencer) who later teams up with their mom, Laurel (voice of Julia Louis-Dreyfus), to find them before they unleash a dangerous curse. Brought to you by the team behind 2013's Monsters University, Onward is now streaming on Disney+. This deluxe Pictureback based on Disney and Pixar's Onward comes with collector cards! It's perfect for girls and boys ages 3 to 7.
The Wizard of Oz: The Official Picture Book
by JaNay Brown-WoodFollow Dorothy and her dog Toto into the Emerald City with an officially licensed book based on the classic 1939 film! Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto find themselves in a strange new place after being swept up in a tornado. Taken far from the comforts of Kansas and Auntie Em and Uncle Henry&’s farm, Dorothy discovers that she&’s arrived in the Land of Oz—a curious place filled with magical people. Dorothy longs to go home after a scary encounter with the Wicked Witch of the West, who wants the Ruby Slippers Glinda the Good Witch has put on the young girl&’s feet. Dorothy must now follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City to ask the Wizard of Oz to return her to Kansas. Unlikely friends like The Scarecrow, The Tin Man, and The Cowardly Lion join Dorothy and Toto as they journey through the Land of Oz. Will the group of new-found friends make it to the Emerald City and have their wishes granted? Do they already have everything they were looking for all along? Follow them on their journey to find the Wizard of Oz in this first official illustrated adaptation of the iconic film.
The Wizard's Dilemma: The Fifth Book In The Young Wizards Series (Young Wizards #5)
by Diane DuaneA novel &“filled with very credible teen angst, morality, and an intriguing blend of science fiction and fantasy&” from the author of A Wizard Abroad (School Library Journal). Still recovering from an overly eventful vacation in Ireland, teenage wizard Nita Callahan is looking forward to some peace and quiet in her suburban New York home. Instead, her close friend Kit seems to be acting a little weird, and Nita keeps running into problems for which wizardry either isn&’t the answer or else it&’s the wrong one. How do you fix what can&’t be fixed? Only the Transcendent Pig knows, and it&’s not telling. But Nita needs to find out—and soon. Her wizardly partnership with Kit starts to fall apart. Much worse, her mother gets sick . . . so sick she may never leave the hospital.Only one person can help Nita—the One she&’s devoted her life to fighting. &“Powerful and satisfying.&”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) &“A gripping and dynamic fantasy . . . Fans of the author will flock to this new adventure, which likely will bring new readers to the series.&”—VOYA Praise for the Young Wizards series &“Duane is tops in the high adventure business . . . This rollicking yarn will delight readers.&”—Publishers Weekly &“High Wizardry is . . . high entertainment.&”—Locus &“Recommend this series to young teens who devour books about magic and wizards . . . or kids looking for &‘Harry Potter&’ read-alikes.&”—School Library Journal &“Stands between the works of Diana Wynne Jones . . . and Madeleine L&’Engle . . . An outstanding, original work.&”—The Horn Book
The Wizard's Tears
by Anne Sexton Maxine KuminA lonely wizard moves to a new town in this charming children's story by renowned American poets Anne Sexton and Maxine Kumin, now in print again for the first time in decades.Everything is going wrong in the town of Drocknock until the new wizard arrives. He is very young, and he is lonely, and very nervous too; but he knows just where to find the right spells to stop the chicken pox epidemic and bring back the twenty cows that had disappeared. The drought is the town's most important problem, however. The new wizard needs five of his own tears to bring rain, but he is so happy in Drocknock he cannnot cry! "Peel an onion," the old wizard advises. "But," he warns, "beware, beware...a wizard's tears are powerful. They can make strange magic."..... The Wizard's Tears, first published in 1975, is moving and kind and funny in its intimate and modest way, yet strong and full of renewed life with stunning new illustrations from Keren Katz. Anne Sexton and Maxine Kumin had been friends for several years--having met at and carpooled to a Boston poetry workshop--when they began writing books together for younger readers. The creativity and versatility required for children's books offered the two poets the opportunity to experiment and play with language in new, unexpected ways, to connect world and words with humble, powerful, childlike imagery--"not unlike writing a poem where compression acts to intensify feelings," as Maxine reckoned.
The Wolf Will Not Come
by Ronan Badel Myriam OuyessadA small rabbit asks his mother again and again: Are you sure the wolf will not come?A clever story about overcoming nighttime fears and worries, accompanied by exceptional illustrationsA surprise ending turns the plot on its head and delightfully vanquishes the rabbit's fears
The Wolf and the Little Pigs (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by M. C. Hall Tracy SabinNIMAC-sourced textbook. Pigs at Home. Animals live in many kinds of homes. Their homes should keep them safe. But some of the pigs in this story do not have safe houses. They must look out for the big bad wolf!
The Wolf's Chicken Stew (Goodnight Ser.)
by Keiko KaszaThe wolf loves to eat more than anything in the world and one day he has a terrible craving for chicken stew. He spots a chicken who seems just right, but then he thinks how much more stew there will be if he fattens her up before dining himself. So he goes home and begins to cook all kinds of scrumptious food for the chicken to eat. A big surprise is in store for the wolf when he finally visits Mrs. Chicken to collect his meal.
The Woman Who Is Always Tan And Has a Flat Stomach: And Other Annoying People
by Lauren Allison Lisa PerryYou know that overprotective PTA mom who needs to be resuscitated after she finds out you fed her son a hotdog? Or that couple who sends out the annual holiday letter about how their little Timmy came up with an alternative to fossil fuels while you're proud of simply replacing the lint catcher in your dryer once a year? You'll meet them again in Lauren Allison and Lisa Perry's laugh-out-loud compendium. Allison and Perry take on soccer moms, video dads, rabid gardeners, and grating couples in this collection of short, punchy essays. Less-than-perfect moms and dads everywhere will be sure to relate to the authors' portraits of the most annoying people around!
The Woman at the Well
by Melinda BuschIn Jesus' day, it was not proper for a Jew to eat with a Samaritan. But Jesus asked her for a drink anyway. Then, He told her about God's living water.
The Wombats Go Wild for Words
by Beth FerryA trio of wandering wombats with a passion for words inspire an enthusiastic duckling to transform her town from dull to dazzling in this delectable picture book that shares with children the magic of words.Evergreen Forest is a very nice forest, with very nice trees and very nice animals. It&’s a rather dull place, but no one says a word about it. In fact, no one says very many words at all! And therein lies the problem.Until the word-loving wandering wombats arrive.They use words like enthusiastic and splendiferous, ready to turn ordinary into EXTRAordinary! With twinkles in their eyes and words on their minds, the word wombats come to transform Evergreen Forest. At first, the animals of Evergreen Forest are…confused. All except for a curious duckling who eagerly devours every noun, adjective, and verb that she hears. Slowly, the inhabitants of Evergreen Forest become mesmerized as they realize that words are not just fun, they are inspiring.New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and acclaimed illustrator Lori Nichols captivate readers with this dazzling, magnificent, and triumphant tale about discovering the power of words and the ways they connect and empower us.
The Wonderful Colorful Wonder Wheel: Activities, Stickers, Poster & More
by Lynn Koolish Kerry Graham Mary Wruck&“An amazing book for kids . . . Each page is packed full of ideas for crafts, suggestions for games, and fun-to-do worksheets.&” —About Family CraftsThe Wonderful Colorful Wonder Wheel of Color teaches basic color theory by engaging kids with more than 20 activities, worksheets, stickers, quizzes, and games. Kids will learn how to create, mix, and match color to use in crafting, decorating, and more. They&’ll learn how to use the color wheel and apply their knowledge to create new color schemes. The book also includes a two-sided color wheel pullout poster, Certificate of COLOR-ology, and bonus sewing project. &“Fun & Games! Work with kids to boost their color confidence using activities, quizzes, and games from The Wonderful Colorful Wonder Wheel of Color.&”—American Patchwork & Quilting
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
by Roald DahlSeven superb short stories from the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is a Netflix Original film!Meet the boy who can talk to animals and the man who can see with his eyes closed. And find out about the treasure buried deep underground. A clever mix of fact and fiction, this collection also includes how master storyteller Roald Dahl became a writer. With Roald Dahl, you can never be sure where reality ends and fantasy begins. "All the tales are entrancing inventions." —Publishers Weekly
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
by Emily Winfield MartinFrom Emily Winfield Martin, author/illustrator of Dream Animals, comes a new book that celebrates the dreams, acceptance, and love that parents have for their children . . . now and forever! <p><p>From brave and bold to creative and clever, the rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful, and sometimes humorous, illustrations, this is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to kids--both young and old. The Wonderful Things You Will Be has a loving and truthful message that will endure for lifetimes. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Wonderful Things You Will Be: Read & Listen Edition
by Emily Winfield MartinFrom Emily Winfield Martin, author/illustrator of Dream Animals, comes a new book that celebrates the dreams, acceptance, and love that parents have for their children . . . now and forever! From brave and bold to creative and clever, the rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful, and sometimes humorous, illustrations, this is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to kids—both young and old. A great gift for any occasion, but a special stand-out for baby showers, birthdays, and graduation. The Wonderful Things You Will Be has a loving and truthful message that will endure for lifetimes.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.