{"product_id":"the-wishing-well-9781454963615","title":"The Wishing Well [Sterer, Gideon]","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003eGideon Sterer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this emotionally rich story from \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author Gideon Sterer and award-winning illustrator Emily Hughes, a monster trapped at the bottom of a wishing well plots his escape, reminding us that true wealth is measured not in coins but in love, freedom, and the beauty of nature.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlip! Plop! Plip! The coins fall down into the well, and at the bottom is the monster who must record all the wishes. The people wish for puppies, or ponies, but most of all, they wish to be rich. They think that will make them happy. But the monster, surrounded by money, knows that the treasures of their lives above make them rich already. The hugs, the kisses, the books, the stars, and the seasons are all that he wishes for. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHis lonely plight--and daring escape--will have readers reconsidering their wildest wishes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for fans of John Klassen's modern fables, \u003ci\u003eThe Wishing Well \u003c\/i\u003ecelebrates the beauty and wonder of all we take for granted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hachette Book Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.06oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.00h x 8.25w x 0.38d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781454963615\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGideon Sterer\u003c\/b\u003e is the New York Times bestselling author of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eWe Are Already Haunting Here\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Charlie Mylie, and the Indie bestseller \u003ci\u003eIf You Make a Call on a Bananaphone\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Emily Hughes. Growing up in upstate New York, Gideon stared down many wells, threw in many coins, and wondered always just what was down there. He currently lives in Brooklyn. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVisit Gideon at gideonsterer.com and on social media @gideonsterer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmily Hughes \u003c\/b\u003eis an internationally recognized children's illustrator and author from Hilo, Hawaii, whose books include \u003ci\u003eWild\u003c\/i\u003e and the Indie bestseller \u003ci\u003eIf You Make a Call on a Bananaphone\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Gideon Sterer. Emily currently lives and draws in East London. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVisit Emily on Instagram @plaidemily.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hachette Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45533342302384,"sku":"9781454963615b","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pandemoniumbooks.com\/products\/the-wishing-well-9781454963615","provider":"Pandemonium Books and Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}