Books like As you wish by Melissa Lagonegro
In this juvenile fiction picture book, Aladdin, Jasmine, and Abu the monkey ask for a range of whimsical wishes—from a beautiful bouquet of flowers to a daring journey to the moon. Genie, appearing with a flourish, happily grants each wish, turning the trio’s imaginative desires into a lively, rhyming adventure that celebrates curiosity, teamwork, and the wonder of magic.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Melissa Lagonegro
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