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Name: Wishes don't make things come true
Author: Fred Rogers

📘 Wishes don't make things come true by Fred Rogers

A visit to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe is a delightful and heartwarming tale that teaches us that true magic comes from the people we meet and the experiences we have, not from making a wish. This engaging children's story is the perfect introduction to the world of Fred Rogers's beloved puppet show, 'The Children's Corner,' and will enchant young readers with its simple yet profound message.

First publish date: 1987

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Fred Rogers

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