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Thong, Roseanne

Wish: Wishing Traditions Around the World

40 pp. | Chronicle | November, 2008 | Trade ISBN 978-0-8118-5716-1 $16.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Elisa Kleven. Thong introduces readers to the fascinating wishing customs from fifteen countries representing six continents, including a rhyme and a short paragraph about each tradition. Kleven's intricately detailed mixed-media illustrations give glimpses into the cultures mentioned and encourage readers to pore over every page. Brief notes at the end provide more information about the wishing lore of each location.
Reviewer: Martha Sibert

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