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A lyrical picture book and a moving reflection on immigration, family and home. Wishes 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 the littlest member 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. Wishes tells a powerful and timely story in a gentle and approachable way for young children and their families. With themes of kindness, bravery, hope, and love running throughout, Wishes is a must-have book for every child's bookshelf. With poetic and lyrical text from acclaimed author Muon Thi Van Contains thoughtful back matter about the author's connection to the story Stunning illustrations from Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Victo Ngai

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Author Muợn Thị Văn and Stonewall Book Award-winning artist Jessica Love detail all the big and small reasons why we love the people we do within a call-and-response picture book that features families across the spectrum.“I love you because you tell the best stories.Because I love you, my best story is you.”What are all the big and small reasons why we love the people we do? And what does it look like when we voice it out loud?To be read aloud by one or even two people, this affirming prose demonstrates that love is a dialogue. Love is complex. Love is utterly simple.This is what love looks like.

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A heart-warming celebration of love in all its forms by the multi-award winning illustrator of Julian is a Mermaid and Julian at the Wedding I love you because you tell the best stories. Because I love you, my best story is you. This powerful picture book from Jessica Love, award winning illustrator of Julian is a Mermaid and Julian at the Wedding, shares all the reasons – big and small – why we love those we love. Joyful, life-affirming, and overflowing with love, this is a book to be treasured as you celebrate the special bond you share with your loved ones. This is what love looks like.

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