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Synopsis
In the quiet little town of Oakville, young Mary and her hardworking mother live a simple life filled with love, kindness, and hope. Everything changes the day Mary helps a mysterious old woman stranded on the roadside. As thanks, the woman gives Mary a strange golden coin with a tiny face that can smile… wink… and even talk. But this is no ordinary coin. The magical coin can grant wishes. At first, Mary wishes only for warm meals and comfort for her mother. Yet with every wish, she discovers something far more important than magic itself: generosity, compassion, and the joy of helping others. Beautifully illustrated in a warm watercolor storybook style inspired by classic European fairy tales, The Wishing Coin is a heartfelt tale about kindness, humility, and how even the smallest good deed can change lives forever. Perfect for: Ages 4–9 Ages 4–9 Bedtime reading Bedtime reading Fans of classic fairy tales Fans of classic fairy tales Parents who enjoy stories with gentle moral lessons and beautiful artwork Parents who enjoy stories with gentle moral lessons and beautiful artwork
Is The Wishing Coin appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 4 and up.
A gentle, beautifully illustrated fairy tale about a kind girl who receives a magical wishing coin and learns that generosity and helping others matters more than magic. No violence, scary content, or concerning elements—pure warmth and moral lessons.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Young readers will love the talking magical coin and watching Mary use wishes to help her mother and others.