Fourteen-year-old Claire, a victim of child abuse, gradually finds love in the world with the help of two unlikely friends.

    During a long visit, Emma's grandmother helps her understand why it's good to be different.

    These magical creatures make wishes come true. Searching for them helps heal Lynette who then finds herself a new home. Winner of the Golden Kite Award and the William Allen White Award.

    Verses accompanied by drawings cover such topics as time of day, months of the year, letters of the alphabet, what people do around the house, and miscellaneous questions and answers.