About This Book
Reach for this book when you notice your child caught in a cycle of 'I want more' or comparing their life to others. Patricia Polacco adapts a classic Ukrainian folktale to explore the slippery slope of greed through the eyes of Luba, a kind-hearted girl whose parents lose sight of their happiness when granted magical wishes by a small wren. This story serves as a gentle but firm mirror for children aged 5 to 9, illustrating how relentless desire can erode peace and family connection. It is an ideal choice for teaching the value of contentment and the beauty of a simple, gratitude-filled life. The lush illustrations and folk-inspired prose provide a safe distance for children to examine the heavy themes of selfishness and the consequences of never being satisfied.
