The Wishing Flower
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When the flowers turn into seeds, they look like mini moons. That's when I call them "moon flowers" and make a wish. I close my eyes and blow a kiss. Each pappus looks like a tiny, dainty umbrella floating through the sky, gracing pristine pastures.
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About the Book
The Wishing Flower is a light-hearted, whimsical tale with a non-fictional twist about a little girl who has a fondness for dandelions. She discovers creative and practical ways to use the often unwanted wildflower and shares the inspiring message of finding the good in everything, and even in the unexpected. As she escapes into her own imagination, she embraces her desires and the world as she sees it—through a lens of positivity—and reflects on the value of having a grateful heart and a growth mindset. Life is a small part what happens to you and a bigger part how you react to what happens. How do you make the most of an undesirable situation?
About the Author
Alice Hoang-La graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and English Literature. She later pursued her passion for teaching and received her Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Ottawa. Alice now works as an elementary school teacher in Canada. She has also travelled abroad to teach in the United Kingdom and has connected with students across the world by teaching online ESL classes to children in China.
As an advocate for a holistic and healthy way of living, Alice uses mindfulness-based approaches for students to improve their overall well-being, including their mental, emotional, and physical health. She believes in empowering children to become free-thinking, independent individuals by supporting them to use creative inquiry and critical thinking. She is a firm believer of life-long learning and is continuously inspired by kids, who keep her young at heart and always ready for an adventure.