My copies of Barbara’s wonderful children’s book, Lily’s Wish, arrived in todays mail. Naturally, I read it but it caught me out because I read it like an adult. I didn’t take the time to drink in the delightful pencil and watercolour drawings on that first pass, as a child would. Reaching the last sentence, I realised I had missed something important and I had. I had overlooked the very thing that makes this book so special – Lily’s gift to her grandma.
This is what Barbara’s publisher, New Frontier Publishing, has to say about Lily’s Wish.
Lily’s Wish
Written by Barbara Pyett and illustrated by Serena Geddes
Paperback
ISBN: 9781921042829
32 pages
Reading Age: 4 – 8
Release Date: January 31, 2012Lily has a special Christmas wish, but only one person can make her wish come trye [sic: that’s a worry!]. She writes him a letter and another and another. He writes back, but will he grant her wish? Do you believe he can? Barbara Pyett’s magical Christmas tale about a selfless young girl and her inspirational wish is brought to life by Serena Geddes’ delightful illustrations.
Here is a peek inside – I think I’m allowed to do this for the purposes of reviewing, even in my poor fashion.
Ignore all the shadows on the page – that’s just me – and I didn’t want to squash the book flat, and risk spoiling the brand new look. But you get the idea, the illustrations are gorgeous, all pink and pretty.
Lily’s Wish can be purchased from the publisher ($9.99 plus postage) or online book stores such as Fishpond ($14.95, free postage Australia)
I love Barbara’s dedication to her grandchildren, and to all grandchildren separated by distance from their grandmothers. If you have children in the reading age range (4 – 8) then you can’t go past this as the perfect Christmas present, either in its own right or as a stocking-filler.
[Disclaimer: I have no financial interest in Lily’s Wish, its publisher, or Fishpond.]
Christine J Randall 
Appears to be a delightful childrens’ book. ❤
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I’m sure my grandchildren will love it, Tess.
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Charming little book, and you present it very well.
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Thanks Kayti.
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What a wonderful book, Barbara!
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What a surprise I received tonight to see ‘Lily’s Wish’ popping up!
Thank you so much for your warm words Christine and I hope your grand children love it! ❤
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I’m sure they will, Barbara. ❤
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Christine, today I am going to reblog your post, thank you so much for posting this review, I do appreciate it. This may make the difference between reprinting or not! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Barbara Pyett and commented:
Yesterday I received a wonderful surprise when ChristineR reviewed my Children’s book. So here is a link to Christine’s post, called, ‘A children’s book: Lily’s Wish’.
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I’m glad you’re pleased Barbara. I ordered from your publisher because I thought it might help more than going through another site. I’m glad you think it’ll make a difference to reprinting. ❤
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Thank you for showing us inside the book. I can see why you did – the illustrations are just lovely.
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It’s like being in a crowded room sometimes, isn’t it! Hard to keep track of what blog one is on.
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Barbara, I never know who I’m talking to in these comments….you or the original blogger, Christine. In any event, many hearty congratulations on publishing what looks to be an utterly charming book. I wish you huge success.
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Barbara has reblogged.
http://barbarapyett.wordpress.com/2014/11/14/a-childrens-book-lilys-wish/
And I must get along to your blog too! Thanks for dropping by. 😀
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