{"product_id":"9780553536171","title":"Rose and the Wish Thing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street College of Education 2017 \"Best Children's Books of the Year\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRose feels alone in a new town. Everything is different and strange. She wishes, she searches, but she’s not even sure what for. Then, from somewhere far away, someone—or some\u003ci\u003ething\u003c\/i\u003e—begins a journey. And maybe, just maybe, Rose and the Wish Thing will find each other.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In an enchanting and poetic narrative with achingly beautiful illustrations, \u003ci\u003eRose and the Wish Thing\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the power of imagination and resilience, even when things seem too hard. It is a story that will stay with readers long after the last page is turned.\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“the universal emotions of loneliness, longing, and ultimately joy at finding a new friend are conveyed through the beautifully combined line and wash illustrations and the lyrical prose. . . . A many-layered, imaginary friend story with themes of hope and resiliency.”—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This quirky, sidelong look at a common childhood experience will be just the thing for readers and listeners who enjoy a touch of whimsy and mystery.”—\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“will resonate with readers who have wished for a friend, whether real or imaginary.”—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The magic of belonging and friendship is woven powerfully into a moving affirmation of the power of love. The language of the text is exquisite, the visual story commanding.”—The Children’s Book Council of Australia\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Random House Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47026225217776,"sku":"9780553536171","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780553536171_p0.jpg?v=1763717782","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780553536171","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}