Annikas Secret Wish with CD [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

by Beverly Lewis (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"With beautiful illustrations and a heart warming story of sacrificial love, this book could well become a Christmas classic." -- Provident Book Finder, Nov-Dec 2001 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
Beverly Lewis’ wonderful picture book for families, Annika’s Secret Wish, is now reissued with an audio CD for read-along or listen-only pleasure. Evie’s roots contribute to the authenticity and warmth with which she narrates the story, including additional thoughts and feelings from Annika’s own perspective suggested by the artwork on each page. Music and sound effects will pique the imaginations of young and old alike! This picture book with CD makes a cherished gift for families with children of all ages and will be enjoyed long after the Christmas season. The audio format is a great tool for early readers.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764229400
• ISBN-13: 978-0764229404
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #874,821 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Annika's Secret Wish is a Wish Come True, September 20, 2000

By	June Jagunic (Cortland, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Annika's Secret Wish (Hardcover)

Even if the story were not so poignant a study in the selflessness of a young girl with her own special wish, the illustrations, worthy of consideration for the Caldecott Medal, would be reason enough to purchase this beautifully done book.

Every child has their own secret wish and Annika's is to have a beautiful black pony. According to Swedish tradition, the person who gets the almond in their Christmas pudding has a better chance of getting their wish. At ten years old, Annika has yet to find that almond. But even when she does find it, the spirit of Christmas supercedes her own desires.

The story is a lovely testimony to the greater joy found when practicing the principle "it's better to give than to receive."

This book will definitely be a lovely gift to give and receive!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, December 3, 2002

By	angela nelson (Virginia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Annika's Secret Wish (Hardcover)

As a book loving family, we have many books, but few capture the warmth & beauty in the illustrations as here! Each page brings bright sunrays and . . . just BEAUTY!

My husband is Scandenavian, and we enjoy the rice pudding each year, complete with the almond hunt. What a delightful way for my girls to look forward to this tradition!

The moral of the story is so pure and honest, as Annika struggles with her own desire to do right and yet to please herself. A virtue seldom seen in our time! (Sad but true!)

An incredible book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for a girl named Annika, October 17, 2001

By	N. C. Derham "MacBeth Derham" (Floral Park, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Annika's Secret Wish (Hardcover)

Our daughter, Annika, was thrilled to find this book under the tree last year. The story is light, and a bit sentimental, but well told, and the illustrations are so very Swedish...this is a fine tale of giving for Christmas. Of course, now Annika suggests we need to have a traditional Swedish Christmas pudding, with almond, and a wish for a pony...