The Wishing Well by Sterer, Gideon
The Wishing Well by Sterer, Gideon

The Wishing Well

In this emotionally rich story from New York Times bestselling author Gideon Sterer and award-winning illustrator Emily...
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Author: Gideon Sterer
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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The Wishing Well by Sterer, Gideon

The Wishing Well

$23.98
The Wishing Well by Sterer, Gideon

The Wishing Well

$23.98
Author: Gideon Sterer
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
In this emotionally rich story from New York Times bestselling author Gideon Sterer and award-winning illustrator Emily Hughes, a monster trapped 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, and at the bottom is the monster who must record all the wishes. 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 lonely plight--and daring escape--will have readers reconsidering their wildest wishes.

Perfect for fans of John Klassen's modern fables, The Wishing Well celebrates the beauty and wonder of all we take for granted.

Author: Gideon Sterer
Publisher: Union Square Kids
Published: 09/01/2026
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.80h x 8.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781454963615
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/22/2026
Booklist 09/01/2026

About the Author
Gideon Sterer is the New York Times bestselling author of many picture books, including We Are Already Haunting Here, illustrated by Charlie Mylie, and the Indie bestseller If You Make a Call on a Bananaphone, illustrated by Emily Hughes. Growing up in upstate New York, Gideon stared down many wells, threw in many coins, and wondered always just what was down there. He currently lives in Brooklyn.

Visit Gideon at gideonsterer.com and on social media @gideonsterer.


Emily Hughes is an internationally recognized children's illustrator and author from Hilo, Hawaii, whose books include Wild and the Indie bestseller If You Make a Call on a Bananaphone, written by Gideon Sterer. Emily currently lives and draws in East London.

Visit Emily on Instagram @plaidemily.
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