The Wish Carvers - by Kathleen Gauer (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Two sibling elves, Fay and Eddie, come across a <strong>magic knife</strong> that will turn whatever they carve into reality. But with each wish granted comes more and more complications. Can they find a way to return to their peaceful life?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>THE WISH CARVERS</strong> is a fun-to-read storybook, based on the adage, <strong>"Be careful what you wish for"</strong>. When two sibling elves, Fay and Eddie, come across a <strong>magic knife</strong> that will turn whatever they carve into reality, they decide to carve and paint a pot of gold, a large stone cottage and finally a fancy <strong>fairytale castle</strong>. But with each wish granted comes more and more complications. Can they find a way to return to their old peaceful life?</p><p>This <strong>enchanting tale</strong>, with its <strong>whimsical watercolors</strong> and <strong>lively fairytale characters</strong>, will delight young and old alike. Readers and listeners will enjoy predicting what happens next as the story unfolds. They will also find <strong>lots of details</strong> <strong>to enjoy and discover on each page</strong>, such as a tail sticking out of a mouse hole, bunny slippers worn by Fay, and a colorful pair of butterflies that flit through the story illustrations. <strong>A great addition to storybook collections and the perfect gift for young imaginative readers everywhere!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><em>"The Wish Carvers will be a well-enjoyed addition to storybook collections - Highly Recommended - 5 Stars"</em> - Suzanne Pierson, retired teacher-librarian and instructor of Librarianship courses at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, reviewed for CM Magazine, March/2020, published by The Manitoba Library Association.</p><p><br></p><p><em>"The Wish Carvers is a wonderful book for both old and young readers. Sari Richter's illustrations are bold and unique. When reading the book, there can be countless 'back stories' children imagine based on the images and dialogue throughout. I can't wait to read this to and with the younger people in my life."</em> - Lynn McLaughlin, Life-long Educator, Award-winning Author, Consultant for Writers, Podcast Host, Motivational Professional Speaker, reviewed for Goodreads.</p><p> </p><p><em>"The Wish Carvers is written beautifully and the illustrations are fantastic...This is definitely a book that I would happily recommend for parents to read aloud to smaller children or for early readers to read to themselves...Very enjoyable!" - </em>Rachel Inbar, Author, reviewed for Goodreads.</p><p><br></p><p><em>"I have rarely read such a well-crafted children's story...The details in every illustration will amaze any adult and enchant every child. The fundamental message in this fairy tale is learning to appreciate what you've got and where you are...The Wish Carvers is a masterpiece."</em> - Carole St-Laurent, Children's Author, reviewed for Goodreads.</p><p><br></p><p><em>"This was a cute story that inspires imagination, involves a little bit of mischief and includes a great lesson on appreciating what we have. I love the drawings and all the little magical characters each page reveals. Overall a story that any child or adult can benefit from!"</em> - Sandra Wilson, Children's Author, reviewed for Goodreads.</p><p><br></p><p><em>"I loved this book! The story is wonderfully written! The message is powerful and beautiful and the illustrations are very well painted in watercolors, colorful and bright with great amusing details. I strongly recommend this book for any child!"</em> - Mina Anguelova, Artist, Children's Book Illustrator, reviewed for Goodreads.</p><p><br></p><p><em>"As a parent, my children have experienced times of feeling like what they have isn't enough only to later discover what they always have had was just right...What a great and imaginative way to share an age old truth with readers. Well done on this magical adventure!" -</em> Courtney B. Dunlap, Author, reviewed for Amazon Canada.</p><p><br></p><p><em>"What a beautiful book. Love the message and the illustrations. It teaches a lesson about how to be grateful for what you have and that more isn't always better!" -</em> Katie Melko, Children's Author, reviewed for Amazon Canada.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br>
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