The Horn Book Guide

LITERATURE

Geras, Adele

My Wishes for You

32 pp. | Simon | September, 2002 | Trade ISBN 0-689-85333-5 $$15.95

(4) PS Illustrated by Cliff Wright. This book's text consists of sentiments that trail from the line "I wish you...," e.g., "A path that goes from here / to everywhere. / Daydreams like birds / unfolding wide white wings." The slightly precious verse is accompanied by muted, naturalistic watercolors of a young rabbit, its parents, and its animal friends. While the sentiments are lovely, they are more likely to stir parents' emotions than to engage children.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann