You and Me and the Wishing Tree Author:Nancy Tillman We woke up in the usual way, — but it was not a usual day. — Out on the lawn, plain as could be, — stood an orange wishing tree. — "I wish!" I said. "I wish!" said you. — And so our double wishes grew. Wishes are a magical part of childhood. Whether we wish on stars or blow out candles on a cake, our dreams matter. Nancy Tillman captures the wonder ... more »of wishes as only she can, with love.« less