The Wishing Well

By Gideon Sterer

Book Overview

A September/October 2026 Kids' Indie Next Pick.

A monster at the bottom of a wishing well plots his escape, reminding us that true wealth is measured not in coins but in love, freedom, and the beauty of nature.

Plip Plop Plip The coins fall down into the well. The people wish for puppies, or ponies, but most of all, they wish to be rich. They think that will make them happy. But the monster, surrounded by money, knows that the treasures of their lives above make them rich already. The hugs, the kisses, the books, the stars, and the seasons are all that he wishes for.

His daring escape will have readers reconsidering their wildest wishes.

From the Indie bestselling team of Gideon Sterer and Emily Hughs, The Wishing Well celebrates the beauty and wonder of all we take for granted.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1454963611
• ISBN13: 9781454963615
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Union Square Kids
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.0" x 11.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3