Emilia Wishing
$36.65
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
8 July 2026
Summary
In this poignant picture book, Emilia wishes for all the things she doesn’t have, including her own bed, a new car, and nicer clothes. But as she discovers through her mom’s sacrifices, Emilia already has what she needs.
Emilia wakes up with hot breath in her face and a sharp knee poking her from behind, wishing she had her own bed. Emilia looks out from the back seat of her old car at her neighborhood, wishing she lived on a tree-lined street in a big house with a swimming pool. And …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593905227 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593905229 |
| Author: | Belen Medina, Magdalena Mora |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 8 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
“An immersive, sharp-eyed appreciation of family bonds.” —Kirkus Reviews“A perspective-shifting narrative that acknowledges, and appreciates, a mother’s devotion.” —Publishers Weekly“A heartwarming story about family, love, and the riches that money cannot buy.” —Booklist
About The Author
Belen Medina
Belen Medina
Belen Medina, the daughter of Mexican immigrants, was born and raised in California’s Central Valley. She spent her childhood summers with her extended family in Mexico and has been navigating two cultures her entire life. She is a Lee & Low New Voices Award Honoree and an Ann Paul Whitford Award Honoree. Belen’s debut picture book, Daughter of the Light-Footed People: The Story of Indigenous Marathon Champion Lorena Ramirez, received three starred reviews and was named a best book of the year by School Library Journal and the Horn Book.
Magdalena Mora
Magdalena Mora is a Minneapolis-based illustrator and graphic designer. She has illustrated numerous picture books including Still Dreaming/Seguimos Sonando and The Notebook Keeper, both of which were 2023 Pura Belpre Honor award winners. She is also the illustrator of Barrio Rising, which received two starred reviews. Magdalena grew up between Chicago, Mexico, and California. When not drawing, Magdalena likes reading, people-watching, and trying to find the best tacos in the Twin Cities.
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