The Wishing Tree http://www.shens.com/wishing_tree/ en-us Copyright 2009 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:03:56 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Asian Reporter The Asian Reporter (just in time for Chinese New Year this year) included a review of The Wishing Tree by Roseanne Thong and illustrated by Connie McLennan. Reviewer Josephine Bridges says,

"Ming's varied wishes over the next few years have a way of coming true, that is, until Grandmother becomes ill. It is the rest of the narrative, and the accompanying illustrations, that make The Wishing Tree an extraordinary book... My wish is that a lot of people start the Lunar New Year off by reading The Wishing Tree and learning from Ming's example of a whole new perspective on wishing."

The Wishing Tree by Roseanne Thong, illustrated by Connie McLennan
]]> http://www.shens.com/wishing_tree/2009/02/asian-reporter.html http://www.shens.com/wishing_tree/2009/02/asian-reporter.html Reviews Reviews Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:03:56 -0800 Booklist Booklist reviews The Wishing Tree by Roseanne Thong and illustrated by Connie McLennan:

"Although the simple, moving story is an excellent choice for Lunar New Year read-alouds and will work well to open class discussions about cultural traditions, it will also appeal throughout the year. Sentimental without being saccharine, it illustrates how traditions can help us voice our deepest wishes and emotions, and its vibrant acrylic paintings of the glorious tree abloom with wishes and fruit, which will show well to a crowd of young listeners, extend the tale's reassuring sense of hope. An author's note describes the true events that inspired the story. "
]]> http://www.shens.com/wishing_tree/2008/08/the-wishing-tree-reviewed-in-b.html http://www.shens.com/wishing_tree/2008/08/the-wishing-tree-reviewed-in-b.html Reviews Reviews Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:31:13 -0800 School Library Journal The Wishing Tree (by Roseanne Thong and illustrated by Connie McLennan) from School Library Journal:

"Thong's narrative voice has a gentle and musical quality that will lure readers into the book's pages, as well as into the landscape of this lovely little corner of China. Children will see in fastidious detail the beautiful wishing paper with its Chinese symbols and English translations. The rendering of the people is also superb. The exquisite art is done on watercolor paper with acrylics, which results in an unusual and vivid effect. A template for wishing paper is included in the back of the book. The lessons and observations in The Wishing Tree are ageless, and the book offers many opportunities for discussion."
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Yes! Another Shen's book wins an award.

The Wishing Tree, by Roseanne Thong and illustrated by Connie McLennen was honored by the renowned multicultural children's magazine Skipping Stones. Each year Skipping Stones recognizes books that "promote cooperation, nonviolence, respect for differing viewpoints, and close relationships in human societies." by presenting The Skipping Stones Honor Awards.  The awards "promote respect for ... cultural diversity in the world" and highlight an "exceptional contribution to multicultural ...children's literature."
Thanks Skipping Stones!
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"The weight of expectations during the Chinese Lunar New Year seemed too much for the Hong Kong's famous wishing tree that the main branch of the tree was broken on Saturday.

The tree near Taipo is said to make dreams come true if you can throw your wish, written on a piece of red and gold paper and attached to an orange, into its branches.

Overburdened with oranges and wishes, the eight-meter main branch of the tree snapped off on Saturday, injuring a 62-year-old man and a 4-year-old boy, according to the Sunday Morning Post"


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