{"product_id":"billy-miller-makes-a-wish-9780063042797","title":"Billy Miller Makes a Wish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Full of heart and depth.\"--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Henkes is a master of characterization. --\u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eHorn Book \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A first-rate choice for reading aloud.\"--\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilly Miller is back! This stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes's award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling \u003cem\u003eThe Year of Billy Miller, Billy Miller Makes a Wish\u003c\/em\u003e is a laugh-out-loud funny and accessible story about summer, family, and wishes that (almost) come true. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBilly Miller Makes a Wish\u003c\/em\u003e is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author, and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books and the Clementine series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn his birthday, Billy Miller wishes for something exciting to happen. But he immediately regrets his wish when an ambulance rushes to his neighbor's house. Is Billy responsible? Award-winning author Kevin Henkes delivers a short, funny, and emotionally complex novel complete with misplaced love letters, surprising critters, art projects, misguided tattoos--and another surprise for Billy and his family, maybe the best one yet!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with black-and-white art by the author, this is a perfect novel for the early elementary grades and an essential choice for summer reading. A stand-alone companion to \u003cem\u003eThe Year of Billy\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eMiller\u003c\/em\u003e, a Newbery Honor Book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenkes, Kevin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eKevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for \u003cem\u003eKitten's First \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull Moon\u003c\/em\u003e; Caldecott Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOwen\u003c\/em\u003e; two Newbery Honors--one for \u003cem\u003eOlive's Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e and one for \u003cem\u003eThe Year of Billy Miller\u003c\/em\u003e--and Geisel Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePenny and Her Marble\u003c\/em\u003e. His other books include \u003cem\u003eSun Flower Lion\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eParade of Elephants\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e, and the beloved \u003cem\u003eLilly's Purple Plastic Purse\u003c\/em\u003e. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620842311954,"sku":"9780063042797","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d9b22fd4-9709-4aae-9d61-542c8d4a8daf.jpg?v=1732573745","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/billy-miller-makes-a-wish-9780063042797","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}