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The Wish List: Putting others before yourself, by Tom Catalano
Interior illustration from The Wish List: Katie writing her list by the tree Interior illustration from The Wish List: a father and son with Santa Interior illustration from The Wish List: Katie with her mother by the Christmas tree
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The Wish List: Putting others before yourself

36 pages · paperback · Wordsmith Books · ISBN 978-1-882646-25-8

Katie makes a list of everything she wants Santa to bring her for Christmas, but puts someone else's needs before her own. Beautifully illustrated rhyming story that reminds children of how important it is to put others first.

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About the poetry…
"I get a lot of compliments about my rhyming poetry. Even adults who didn't like poetry in school because they thought it was boring or hard to understand have said that they like my poetry. The poems are relatable and fun. My poems for children always get them laughing and clapping."
- Tom

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About Tom

Author, poet, presenter

Most authors stay within one genre, like science fiction, romance, or children's books. Tom writes a lot of different things for a lot of different readers. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, witty quotes, and Christmas books are just some examples. Adults, teens, pre-teens, and children will all find an enjoyable book written by Tom.

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