Mac's Big Wish: A Children's Book about the Power of Friendship
Mac's Big Wish: A Children's Book about the Power of Friendship
Mac's Big Wish: A Children's Book about the Power of Friendship
Description
Description
An inspiring tale for all ages, Mac's Big Wish helps us understand the true value of friendship. After spending much of his life alone at Puddleton's Pet Rescue watching other dogs leave happily with new owners, Mac almost gives up hope for a loving home. But then he gets a special job as a therapy dog at Oak Knoll Care Center and learns he too has much to give.
Mac's Big Wish won the 2024 Patricia Gallagher Children's Choice Picture Book Award, sponsored by the Oregon State Literacy Association. Over 12,000 school children voted for it as their favorite among five nominees during the school year.
Purchase includes a free download of an 8-minute animated video of Mac's Big Wish narrated by the author.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Kirkus Indie Review of Mac's Big Wish -- A dog learns that each pup is special in their own way in Vanderwall's debut picture book. ...Vanderwall builds the story well for newly independent readers, with simply structured sentences, repeated phrases, and fun sound words (squish-squash-squish, click-clack, squeak-squeak-squeaking) ... Illustrator Lillian's two-page spread ... is ... joyful. The painterly cartoon style allows for humanlike expressions on otherwise realistically portrayed animals' faces, and the diverse cast of humans of varying skin tones, shapes, and ages is a delight. A ... book for dog lovers featuring a strong lesson about the value of friendship.
Amy Betz, Children's Book Editor, Tiny Tales Editing: Every time I read this story my heart just bursts for that little dog, Mac. The illustrator has done such a nice job; she is so great with animals! And I just love her WISH art. It is perfect that Peter Vanderwall supports the Humane Society!
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