Wishes

<b>An arresting, poetic journey and a moving reflection on immigration, family, and home, from an acclaimed creative team.</b><p></p><p><i>Wishes</i> tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on one of the youngest members of the family. Inspired by actual events in the author's life, this is a narrative that is both timely and timeless. Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story chronicles a family's difficult and powerful journey to pack up what they can carry and to leave their world behind, traveling to a new and unknown place in a crowded boat. With sparse, poetic, and lyrical text from acclaimed author Mượn Thị Văn, thoughtful back matter about the author's connection to the story, and luminous, stunning illustrations from <i>Forbes</i> 30 Under 30 honoree Victo Ngai, <i>Wishes</i> tells a powerful and timely story in a gentle and approachable way for young children and their families.</p><p></p><p><i>Wishes</i> is a must-have book for every child's bookshelf.</p>