You and Me and the Wishing Tree

A young child begins their day by discovering a magical wishing tree outside their window. The tree serves as a gateway to adventures with their mother. Mother and child embark on a series of imaginative experiences together, traveling through fantastical settings and scenarios. Their journey takes them through both ordinary and extraordinary moments. The story celebrates the bond between parent and child through whimsical illustrations and rhythmic text that carries readers along. This picture book explores themes of unconditional love and the power of imagination to transform everyday moments into cherished memories.

Parents and children find the rhyming text simple but sweet, celebrating the bond between parent and child. Readers note that like other Nancy Tillman books, this one emphasizes unconditional love and special moments together. Liked: - Illustrations blend realism with whimsy - Message about cherishing time with children - Works well as a bedtime story - Rhymes flow naturally when read aloud Disliked: - Some found the story less engaging than Tillman's other books - A few readers felt the narrative was too abstract - Price point considered high for length - Several mentioned the plot lacks direction Ratings: Goodreads: 4.2/5 (694 ratings) Amazon: 4.7/5 (486 reviews) Barnes & Noble: 4.8/5 (13 reviews) One reader called it "a beautiful book about imagination and adventure between parent and child." Another noted it "doesn't quite have the emotional punch of 'Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You.'"

On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman This story tells how the universe celebrates a child's birth through the actions of polar bears dancing, geese flying home, and the moon staying up until morning.

The Crown on Your Head by Nancy Tillman The book presents the concept that each child carries an invisible crown that represents their uniqueness and worth from birth.

Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You by Nancy Tillman The narrative follows love as it travels across mountains, oceans, and through daily moments to reach a cherished child.

Love You Forever by Robert Munsch The story tracks the cycles of life as a mother cares for her son through childhood into adulthood, and the son returns that care when his mother grows old.

The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin The text explores a parent's dreams and hopes for their child's future through various scenarios and possibilities.

🌳 Author Nancy Tillman left a successful career in advertising to pursue her dream of writing and illustrating children's books at age 54 🌟 The book combines magical realism with everyday parent-child moments, a signature style that appears in many of Tillman's works 🎨 Every illustration in the book was created digitally, though they have a soft, dreamy watercolor appearance 🌱 Wishing trees appear in cultures worldwide, from Celtic traditions to Buddhist temples, where people tie ribbons or notes to branches with their hopes and dreams 💫 Like many of Tillman's books, this story incorporates unconditional love as a central theme, which she considers the most important message children can receive