The Wishing Tree by Roseanne Thong, illustrated by Connie McLennan [in AsianWeek]
03 Nov, by in Children/Picture Books, Chinese, Chinese American, Fiction, Repost
In a small Hong Kong village, Ming and his beloved grandmother share an annual visit to the magical Wishing Tree. Even when Ming’s most wishful wish goes unanswered, he still learns the true meaning...
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