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Some Wishes

By Alison Goldberg

Illustrated by Jeanette Bradley

Some Wishes
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Some wishes start small,

one word on a page… 

A stunning, tender picture book about all the ways we make wishes, including the most powerful wishes of all.


From skipping stones to shooting stars, a child and their family cast unspoken wishes out into the world as the child undergoes treatments for a serious illness.

Alison Goldberg’s spare, lilting rhymes come together with Jeanette Bradley’s sweet, memorable illustrations to create a profound exploration of wishes, healing, and the collective hope that holds and carries us through hard moments.

Alison Goldberg

Alison Goldberg is the author of award-winning picture books, both fiction and nonfiction. Her titles include The Remembering Candle and Bottle Tops: The Art of El Anatsui. Alison’s work explores family stories, creative journeys, culture, and activism. She lives near Boston, Massachusetts

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