ANYTHING

An unforgettable story about change with a loving fatherdaughter bond at its heart.Matt de la Pea, Newbery Medalwinning author of Last Stop on Market StreetNewbery Medalist Rebecca Steads first picture book is a transporting tale about the power of an honest wish, the courage to speak it out loud, and the imagination to bring it to life.Whats more powerful than a secret wish? A wish you say out loud.Anything paints a tender picture of a father and daughter moving into a new home. Dad brings a birthday cake for the new apartment to celebrate their new beginning and tells his daughter she can wish for anything (or, more precisely, three Anythings). Over the course of the day, she wishes for some of her favorite things, including a rainbow and the biggest slice of pizza in the whole world.But she keeps some of her wishes inside. Because what she really wants is to go back home to their old apartment, with its big blue bathtub and space in the closet for hideandseek. When she finally admits this last wish, her dad takes her on a journey, and by the books final pages, she is home . . . in every way that matters.Pairing an enchanting story from Rebecca Stead (author of the Newbery Medalwinning When You Reach Me) with delightful artwork from Gracey Zhang (illustrator of the Ezra Jack Keats Awardwinning Lalas Words), Anything is pure magic. A story that will resonate with every young reader, it is a powerful reminder that sometimes making a wish is a way of telling ourselves were ready for something new.BIG FEELINGS: Change can feel hard or even scary. This book about moving is for anyone facing new beginnings or uncertainty and the emotions that come with navigating the unknown, from fear and anxiety to excitement and hope. Its a reassuring and uplifting read that shows a childand her dadusing their imaginations and emotional connection to make room for something new.FATHERDAUGHTER LOVE: This is a heartwarming portrait of a beautiful fatherdaughter relationship built on love and trust. By the end of the story, she follows his example of generosity and is able to grant his wish, however small. This pitchperfect ending will stay with readers long after the last page turns.Perfect for: Kids facing change, new beginnings, or uncertainty Parents seeking a comforting, uplifting book to share with children Educators and therapists looking for resources to coach young readers through challenges and change Fathers Day or birthday gift for dad Fans of Rebecca Stead books, including When You Reach Me, The List of Things That Will Not Change, and The Lost Library Fans of Gracey Zhang books, including Lalas Words: A Story of Planting Kindness, When Rubin Plays, and the many awardwinning titles she has illustrated