Wanda's Roses

A thornbush holds a surprising secret in an empty lot.

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32 pages· 1,453 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· AD640L

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Bookroo's summary

Wanda finds a thornbush in an empty lot and believes it's a rosebush. Despite her neighbors' doubts, she nurtures it with care and hope. As she invites everyone to a tea party in her 'rose garden,' will her faith be rewarded with a surprise bloom? Discover the magic of belief and unexpected beauty in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

When Wanda discovers a thornbush growing in an empty lot, she’s quite sure it’s a rosebush ready to bloom. So she clears away the trash, checks on it every day, and brings water from the butcher shop across the street. But no roses appear. Wanda’s neighbors and friends are all doubtful, but when she invites them to a tea party in her “rose garden” one day in June, they’re in for a big surprise. Pat Brisson’s warm-hearted story and Maryann Cocca-Leffler’s vibrant illustrations make this book about a child’s simple faith one that children will long remember.

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