Wishes And Wonder
This collection of eight short stories provides elementary school children with a way to vicariously experience the world, both real and imagined.
These are stories that children will remember well into their adult life.
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Virginia Stussy’s dramatic and overdone writing makes the most average things sound amazing, and while her optimism is brightening, it can be irritating at times. However, the book is written in a picture book tone, making it an acceptable choice for young readers growing out of picture books. It also introduces many cultural concepts like angels, holidays, nature and imagination. Stussy adds details which enhance the scenery and she recognizes the awe that little children have for everyday life. The book may be confusing at first because some stories may seem unfinished and abruptly discontinued, but that is her charm; the reader may continue the story in his or her head! Borrowing the book instead of buying it is recommended. depending on the reader, s/he may fall in love with it, or hate its never-ending cheerful writing.
The reader will be quickly engaged by the simplicity of the stories, while the variety of the stories will excite the reader’s curiosity and imagination.
These short stories draw on the things children love to dream about.
The stories in this book are imaginative and engaging. They provide enjoyment, as well as, food for thought and discussion. It is a wonderful and simple source book for parents and teachers to capture a young child’s imagination and stimulate her/his problem solving ability.
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9 to 12
5 and Up
Teen STAR Review Team, Be the Star You Are!™
This could go either way. Parents and teachers of elementary school children will find that the stories catch the reader’s imagination and contain meaningful life lessons.
| Title | Wishes and Wonder |
| Author | Virginia Stussy |
| Publisher | PublishAmerica © 2007 |
| ISBN | 9781424160860 |
| Material | Hard Cover |
| Cost | $12.95 |
| Genres | Family, Short Stories, Anthology, Life Lessons |
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