The Wishing Flower

Author: A.J. Irving

Illustrator: Kip Alizadeh

Grades: PreK - 3

Birdie finds comfort in nature and books, but more than anything she longs for connection, to be understood. At school, Birdie feels like an outsider. Quiet and shy, she prefers to read by herself, rather than jump rope or swing with the other kids. That all changes when Sunny, the new girl, comes along. Like Birdie, Sunny has a nature name. She also likes to read, and loves to rescue bugs. And when Sunny smiles at her, Birdie’s heart balloons like a parachute.


Resource

Teaching Guide by Pride and Less Prejudice


Buy the Book on Bookshop.org. As an Affiliate, 10% of your purchase on Bookshop will go to Pride and Less Prejudice to provide free books to schools.


Explore More

Interview with J.J. Austrian, Author of “Worm Loves Worm”

August 2, 2020

Previous
Previous

The Sublime Ms. Stacks

Next
Next

This Day In June