Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers

Summary:  Birdie is quiet and shy, preferring her books to the company of other kids.  But when Sunny shows up at school, Birdie is entranced, feeling her heart flutter and what she describes as dragonflies playing tag in her tummy.  She finds a big wishing flower and makes a wish to be brave.  Soon she finds the courage to play with the other kids, and before long, Sunny and Birdie are friends.  Birdie shares her wishing flower, and both girls blow on the white seeds before revealing that both of their wishes have already come true.  32 pages; ages 4-8.

Pros:  A beautifully written ode to friendship, with hints of a crush between the two girls.  The illustrations add touches of whimsy, with birds, butterflies, and stars showing the happy emotions between Birdie and Sunny.

Cons:  Would that wishing flower really survive a day in a backpack?