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title: "Wishtree"
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# 4.7/5 from 6,000+ readers Narrated by a wise red oak Top #13 in Children's Bird Books Wishtree

**Price:** Bs.283
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## Summary

> 🌿 Unlock the magic of community and compassion—one wish at a time!

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- **What is this?** Wishtree
- **How much does it cost?** Bs.283 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Award-Winning & Highly Rated:** Join thousands who’ve rated this #13 bestseller in children’s bird books with a stellar 4.7-star average.
- • **Heartfelt Narration from Nature:** Experience the world through the eyes of Red, a grand old oak with a unique, inclusive voice.
- • **Perfect for Family & Educational Use:** Engage kids and adults alike with a story that’s ideal for homeschool units and meaningful family reading time.
- • **Powerful Themes of Unity & Acceptance:** Dive into a banned book that champions diversity, compassion, and community in a way that resonates across generations.
- • **A Timeless Story That Sparks Connection:** Feel the warmth, hope, and joy that only a nuanced, deeply human tale from nature can inspire.

## Overview

Wishtree by Katherine Applegate is a deeply moving middle-grade novel narrated by a red oak tree, blending humor and heart to explore themes of friendship, diversity, and environmental harmony. Highly rated and a bestseller in children’s bird and friendship books, it’s a must-read that fosters empathy and connection across all ages.

## Description

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Review: Banned book ABSOLUTE MUST READ - This middle grade chapter book is deceptively simple with a majorly powerful messages about community, wishes, friendship, history, stories, and the delicate balance of nature. I loved the narration from Red (a grand old red oak tree) about their neighborhood with the people, animals, and the magic of wishes. The story they tell is amazing and I could picture sitting under the limbs and just being still. This book has been banned because of the narrators use of diverse pronouns and acceptance of multiple pronouns, because the narrator is a monoecious tree (meaning it has both reproductive processes). Seriously, people object to a tree being scientifically correct?
Review: Life is hard and love is hard, but "stand stall and dig deep..." - This story is told from the perspective of a tree. There's inherent wisdom and patience that comes from being a tree, and now, we get to hang out with one for a few hundred pages. Our tree houses many neighborhood animals, all diverse yet similar. The neighborhood that our friend calls home is also very diverse and we get to watch what happens when a tree helps two kiddos become friends despite their different backgrounds. This story is for younger readers, and yes a tree that talks is make believe, but it's about real life. Get a copy, read it and then share it with your friends. Here are a few of my favorite quotes from the book: "Hollows offer protection from the elements. A secure spot to sleep and to stash your belongings. They're a safe place. Hollows are proof that something bad can become something good with enough time and care and hope" p. 5 "... Sometimes things happen that aren't so good. When they occur, I've learned that there's not much you can do except stand tall and reach deep." P. 35 "Real life, like a good garden, is messy." p. 209 This book is going to be very popular. It was published in September of this year and has already topped some major book lists. It's beautiful. Not just pretty to look at, which it is, but so sweet. I hugged the book when I finished, which isn't something I never do, but it's reserved for a special category of book.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #24,385 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Children's Bird Books (Books) #140 in Children's Values Books #161 in Children's Friendship Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (6,016) |
| Dimensions  | 8.5 x 0.95 x 7.8 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| Grade level  | Preschool - 2 |
| ISBN-10  | 1250043220 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1250043221 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 224 pages |
| Publication date  | September 26, 2017 |
| Publisher  | Feiwel & Friends |
| Reading age  | 8 - 11 years, from customers |

## Images

![Wishtree - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91OWP9-0zSL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Banned book ABSOLUTE MUST READ
*by T***E on January 22, 2025*

This middle grade chapter book is deceptively simple with a majorly powerful messages about community, wishes, friendship, history, stories, and the delicate balance of nature. I loved the narration from Red (a grand old red oak tree) about their neighborhood with the people, animals, and the magic of wishes. The story they tell is amazing and I could picture sitting under the limbs and just being still. This book has been banned because of the narrators use of diverse pronouns and acceptance of multiple pronouns, because the narrator is a monoecious tree (meaning it has both reproductive processes). Seriously, people object to a tree being scientifically correct?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Life is hard and love is hard, but "stand stall and dig deep..."
*by M***R on December 28, 2017*

This story is told from the perspective of a tree. There's inherent wisdom and patience that comes from being a tree, and now, we get to hang out with one for a few hundred pages. Our tree houses many neighborhood animals, all diverse yet similar. The neighborhood that our friend calls home is also very diverse and we get to watch what happens when a tree helps two kiddos become friends despite their different backgrounds. This story is for younger readers, and yes a tree that talks is make believe, but it's about real life. Get a copy, read it and then share it with your friends. Here are a few of my favorite quotes from the book: "Hollows offer protection from the elements. A secure spot to sleep and to stash your belongings. They're a safe place. Hollows are proof that something bad can become something good with enough time and care and hope" p. 5 "... Sometimes things happen that aren't so good. When they occur, I've learned that there's not much you can do except stand tall and reach deep." P. 35 "Real life, like a good garden, is messy." p. 209 This book is going to be very popular. It was published in September of this year and has already topped some major book lists. It's beautiful. Not just pretty to look at, which it is, but so sweet. I hugged the book when I finished, which isn't something I never do, but it's reserved for a special category of book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely BEAUTIFUL, meaningful story!
*by A***I on November 27, 2023*

Please get this book, no matter your age! I read this with my kids (8 and 10 yrs old) and husband, and it moved all of us. There were multiple times that my husband and I were brought to tears- the message about unity, compassion, and acceptance is powerful. Our kids loved this book too- the imagery and word painting, darling characters, and relatable experiences were engaging. We ended up using this for a homeschool unit- Language Arts. There is so much to gain from this book! It is an important read for every human and will leave you feeling joy, hope, compassion, and connection.

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