--- product_id: 46751850 title: "Wishtree" price: "€ 23.20" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/46751850-wishtree store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 4.7/5 from 6,000+ readers Narrated by a wise red oak Top #13 in Children's Bird Books Wishtree **Price:** € 23.20 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Unlock the magic of community and compassion—one wish at a time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Wishtree - **How much does it cost?** € 23.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/46751850-wishtree) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning & Highly Rated:** Join thousands who’ve rated this #13 bestseller in children’s bird books with a stellar 4.7-star average. - • **Heartfelt Narration from Nature:** Experience the world through the eyes of Red, a grand old oak with a unique, inclusive voice. - • **Perfect for Family & Educational Use:** Engage kids and adults alike with a story that’s ideal for homeschool units and meaningful family reading time. - • **Powerful Themes of Unity & Acceptance:** Dive into a banned book that champions diversity, compassion, and community in a way that resonates across generations. - • **A Timeless Story That Sparks Connection:** Feel the warmth, hope, and joy that only a nuanced, deeply human tale from nature can inspire. ## Overview Wishtree by Katherine Applegate is a deeply moving middle-grade novel narrated by a red oak tree, blending humor and heart to explore themes of friendship, diversity, and environmental harmony. Highly rated and a bestseller in children’s bird and friendship books, it’s a must-read that fosters empathy and connection across all ages. ## Description Wishtree [Applegate, Katherine] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Wishtree Review: Life is hard and love is hard, but "stand stall and dig deep..." - This story is told from the perspective of a tree. There's inherent wisdom and patience that comes from being a tree, and now, we get to hang out with one for a few hundred pages. Our tree houses many neighborhood animals, all diverse yet similar. The neighborhood that our friend calls home is also very diverse and we get to watch what happens when a tree helps two kiddos become friends despite their different backgrounds. This story is for younger readers, and yes a tree that talks is make believe, but it's about real life. Get a copy, read it and then share it with your friends. Here are a few of my favorite quotes from the book: "Hollows offer protection from the elements. A secure spot to sleep and to stash your belongings. They're a safe place. Hollows are proof that something bad can become something good with enough time and care and hope" p. 5 "... Sometimes things happen that aren't so good. When they occur, I've learned that there's not much you can do except stand tall and reach deep." P. 35 "Real life, like a good garden, is messy." p. 209 This book is going to be very popular. It was published in September of this year and has already topped some major book lists. It's beautiful. Not just pretty to look at, which it is, but so sweet. I hugged the book when I finished, which isn't something I never do, but it's reserved for a special category of book. Review: Great gift for child, she loved the book - Bought this as a gift for my daughter's friend for her birthday party. She loved it. Arrived looking brand new. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #50,879 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #14 in Children's Bird Books (Books) #204 in Children's Friendship Books #310 in Children's Values Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (6,049) | | Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.95 x 7.8 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | Grade level | Preschool - 2 | | ISBN-10 | 1250043220 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1250043221 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 224 pages | | Publication date | September 26, 2017 | | Publisher | Feiwel & Friends | | Reading age | 8 - 11 years, from customers | ## Images ![Wishtree - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91OWP9-0zSL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Life is hard and love is hard, but "stand stall and dig deep..." *by M***R on December 28, 2017* This story is told from the perspective of a tree. There's inherent wisdom and patience that comes from being a tree, and now, we get to hang out with one for a few hundred pages. Our tree houses many neighborhood animals, all diverse yet similar. The neighborhood that our friend calls home is also very diverse and we get to watch what happens when a tree helps two kiddos become friends despite their different backgrounds. This story is for younger readers, and yes a tree that talks is make believe, but it's about real life. Get a copy, read it and then share it with your friends. Here are a few of my favorite quotes from the book: "Hollows offer protection from the elements. A secure spot to sleep and to stash your belongings. They're a safe place. Hollows are proof that something bad can become something good with enough time and care and hope" p. 5 "... Sometimes things happen that aren't so good. When they occur, I've learned that there's not much you can do except stand tall and reach deep." P. 35 "Real life, like a good garden, is messy." p. 209 This book is going to be very popular. It was published in September of this year and has already topped some major book lists. It's beautiful. Not just pretty to look at, which it is, but so sweet. I hugged the book when I finished, which isn't something I never do, but it's reserved for a special category of book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great gift for child, she loved the book *by M***A on January 25, 2026* Bought this as a gift for my daughter's friend for her birthday party. She loved it. Arrived looking brand new. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Banned book ABSOLUTE MUST READ *by T***E on January 22, 2025* This middle grade chapter book is deceptively simple with a majorly powerful messages about community, wishes, friendship, history, stories, and the delicate balance of nature. I loved the narration from Red (a grand old red oak tree) about their neighborhood with the people, animals, and the magic of wishes. The story they tell is amazing and I could picture sitting under the limbs and just being still. This book has been banned because of the narrators use of diverse pronouns and acceptance of multiple pronouns, because the narrator is a monoecious tree (meaning it has both reproductive processes). Seriously, people object to a tree being scientifically correct? --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/46751850-wishtree](https://www.desertcart.be/products/46751850-wishtree) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*