{"product_id":"ella-may-and-the-wishing-stone-isbn-9781770492257","title":"Ella May and the Wishing Stone","description":"One day, Ella May finds a stone that has a line going all-all-all the way around it. Surely a stone this special must grant wishes, she decides. Soon she is busy making wishes and bragging about them. When her friends want to share the fun, Ella May objects. But she soon learns that keeping the stone for herself is a sure way to lose friends. By using her imagination – much more powerful than any stone – she is able to grant everybody’s wishes, including her own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCary Fagan’s witty and sharply observed story will delight young readers who are beginning to explore the pleasures and challenges of sharing and friendship.“…Fagan believably captures the delicate balance of friendship in the very young and lets the story play out with welcome complexity. Côté's illustrations are simple without being cartoonish, demonstrating the same warm understanding of childhood. Thoughtful and Touching” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “…Cary Fagan… does a great job here with both the fun, engaging story, and the fine tricks of repetition and structure that make \u003cb\u003eElla May and the Wishing Stone\u003c\/b\u003e ideal for early reader. Geneviève Côté’s watercolour illustrations are lively and simple, focusing on the kids themselves and hewing closely to the narrative…. The net result is an original and imaginative treatment of one of the hardest lessons of early childhood –sharing –in a colourful package that’s likely to charm kids and adults alike.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eQuill \u0026amp; Quire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Côté’s…illustrations drive the story along with light and expressive outlines and wash effects… children won’t have any difficulty following the action, and they’ll recognize Ella’s conflicting impulses.”\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“…the little girl uses her imagination to reconnect with her friends, and realizes that they are far more important than wishes. Ultimately, she is able to grant everyone’s wishes, including her own.” \u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eThe Waterloo Region Record\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“…The charming drawings by Geneviève Côté depict a late summer’s day on the sidewalk. It’s easy to forgive Ella May when she finally comes to her senses and realizes that friends are much more important than possessions….” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMontreal Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003eCary Fagan has written many books for children and adults, including \u003cb\u003eJacob Two-Two on the High Seas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003ebased on Mordecai Richler’s beloved character. His writing has garnered several honors, including the Toronto Book Award, the Jewish Book Committee Prize for Fiction, and the Mr. Christie Silver Medal. His recent picture books include \u003cb\u003eTen Old Men and a Mouse\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMy New Shirt\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eThing-Thing\u003c\/b\u003e. His novels include \u003cb\u003eThe Fortress of Kaspar Snit \u003c\/b\u003e(Silver Birch Honor Book), \u003cb\u003eDirected by Kaspar Snit \u003c\/b\u003e(Silver Birch Finalist), and \u003cb\u003eTen Lessons for Kaspar Snit \u003c\/b\u003e(Silver Birch Honor Book). Cary Fagan lives in Toronto.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeneviève Côté has illustrated a number of children’s books, including \u003cb\u003eThe Lady of Shalott \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eLa petite rapporteuse de mots\u003c\/b\u003e. She both wrote and illustrated a few picture books, among which are \u003cb\u003eMe and You and What Elephant\u003c\/b\u003e? Her editorial art has appeared in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. Côté has won several awards, including the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award and the Governor General’s Award for Illustration.","brand":"Tundra Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304146292965,"sku":"NP9781770492257","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781770492257.jpg?v=1767726164","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/ella-may-and-the-wishing-stone-isbn-9781770492257","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}