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A review by kailey_luminouslibro
Dazzle Makes a Wish by Cynthia Lord
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
Dazzle the Unicorn has always wished for a home of his own, a place to belong with a family. However, he is a library toy, and different children check out toys from the library every week. He doesn't really belong to anyone. But when Dazzle visits Maya's house, he discovers that maybe he belongs to a special family after all.
Maya has just moved into this new town, and everything feels strange and different. She has trouble making friends with new children who play too rough with her toys. Maya and her brother have to stand up for themselves to earn the respect of their new friend and learn to play together in a way that makes everyone happy.
This story has many positive messages woven into the narrative, but it never feels preachy or boring. The themes include being honest, accepting others, and being true to yourself.
The illustrations are so beautiful! I love the soft pencil art style and all the cute character designs.
This story gave me warm fuzzy feelings in my heart. What a delight! This book would be perfect for ages 7-10.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.