Wishtree

This is a great read for elementary and junior high aged kids. The way the author wove in appropriate terminology for nature was fantastic. And it took an honest look at prejudice and gave the reader hope of making things just a little better in our own little corners of the world.

It was a good book but the names of all the characters could make it hard to keep up with what was going on. Happy ending.

Bought this for teenage girls. Can also be for 4th to 6th grade. Loved the book.

This is a really sweet story with a great message about friendship, kindness, and acceptance. My child's teacher chose it for this year's curriculum... I'm a pretty tough critic on what should be allowed in the classroom and I feel this is 100% appropriate for elementary age students.

Tale about accepting others told via animals in a wishtree, the tree, and some of the humans in the neighborhood.

Great read

The media could not be loaded.  Love it so much good for my daughter she is so in love with it and I’d love Catherine Applegate so much because then I was the dog I used to read her books

So cute and wholesome! It really tells a great story and I felt like I was there! The writing is so amazing!

I read this wonderful book with my 8 year old son.I really enjoyed this book and had a lot of fun reading it out loud with my son. The story is told from the trees point of view which makes it unique, interesting and fun to read out loud! The story is meaningful, teaching valuable lessons on community, belonging, and so much more. I had a few tears in my eyes near the end that is for sure!My son, whom typically prefers fast paced magical books still quite enjoyed this book and was always anticipating what was going to happen next! Although I think he may be just a bit young to grasp the entire meaning of the story I could see he took away some pieces of it and I feel like it could be a book he re-reads on his own in time and understand it even more.A great book I would highly recommend, complete with a gorgeous cover and some beautiful illustrations scattered through the pages!

Das ist eine sehr schöne Geschichte, die ich als Hörbuch entdeckt habe. Ich dachte nach der Vorstellung erst, es sei ein Kinderbuch (was ich mag), es ist aber sowohl für Kinder als auch für Erwachsene, die genauer hinschauen und denen in der Form einfache Geschichten (nicht im Inhalt) nicht "zu blöd" sind. Ich mag das Buch sehr, besonders, weil es ein einfaches Englisch hat, das leicht verständlich ist, wenn man einigermassen Englisch kann. Uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen!

Trees have a story to tell. This one is worth taking the time to hear. Tenderly and.warmly told with insight and hope, its narrative is well worth the short time it took.

Meine Tochter (13) hat es für den Englischunterricht für ein Referat benötigt. Es ist in englischer Sprache geschrieben, doch leicht verständlich. Die Story ist wunderschön bebildert. Das Buch ist klein und handlich.

I'm a teacher and I love this book! Did this as a read-aloud with grade 5-6. What a beautiful story with gentle and meaningful message woven throughout!