PICTURE BOOKS
Nolen, Jerdine

Irene's Wish

(3) K-3 Illustrated by AG Ford. An oft-told fable about swallowing seeds comes to life in this whimsical original tale of a wish coming too true. Irene wishes her busy father would "just stay home and play." When he swallows apple seeds and they germinate inside him, he's (temporarily) transformed into a tree, giving the family more time with him. Ford's rich paintings grant Papa-Tree gentle features and a loving semblance.

RELATED 

Get connected. Join our global community of more than 200,000 librarians and educators.

This coverage is free for all visitors. Your support makes this possible.

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing.

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?