Wishtree: Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories

by Social Situations

Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories. . . .Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree" - people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches. Along with a crow named Bongo and other animals who seek refuge in Red's hollows, this wishtree watches over the neighborhood.You might say Red has seen it all.Until a new family moves in. Not everyone is welcoming, and Red's experience as a wishtree is more important than ever. Funny, deep, warm, and nuanced, this is Katherine Applegate at her very best - writing from the heart, and from a completely unexpected point of view.

215 pages, Paperback

Published September 20, 2020

Reviews

[Sheri Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Applegate is a wonderful writer for kids. I love this story, I love "The One and only Ivan". If you have kids I highly recommend these books. So many social situations uncovered in this book. It's like the Giving Tree but for older kids. Appropriate for reading before bed over a few nights or for Grade 5ers and up to read themselves. There are some challenging words but what a great way for children to expand their vocabularies.

[Kamsas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Don't remember much except a little boring but semi-enjoyable

[Kimberly Hauck · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was about an oak tree in a neighborhood where people hang clothes on to make wishes. Red see everything being there for years on end. Trees can't tell jokes but they can tell stories!

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautiful book with a beautiful story!

[Molly Bacon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful read full of kindness and compassion.