Wishes* author-Eve Bunting Daniel Salmieri's debut as author/illustrator

Daniel Salmieri's debut as author/illustrator is a beautifully rendered story of friendship and the subtle rhythm of life when we are open to the world and to each other

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Wishes* author-Eve Bunting Daniel Salmieri's debut as author/illustrator*SIGNED BOOKPLATE Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long lasting and powerful impact that makes on the littlest member of the family. Inspired by actual events in the author's life, this is a narrative that is both timely and timeless. Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story chronicles a family's difficult and powerful journey to pack up what