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 plight-and daring escape-will 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.
| ISBN: | 9781454963615 |
| Publication date: | 24th September 2026 |
| Author: | Gideon Sterer |
| Illustrator: | Emily Hughes |
| Publisher: | Union Square Kids an imprint of Little, Brown |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 48 pages |
| Genres: |
Fantasy / Magical Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE) |
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!
The Wishing Well features in the following genres: Fantasy / Magical, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE)
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The Wishing Well was written by Gideon Sterer and published by Union Square Kids an imprint of Little, Brown
The Wishing Well has 48 pages
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