All I Want for Christmas Is a Wishmas TreeMyriam has only one wish this holiday season: To enjoy a decorated Christmas tree in her Muslim household. As Myriam sets about convincing her Muslim family to allow her to have her wish for a Christmas tree, readers find themselves rooting for Myriam, and her best friend, Alexa, as the young girls promote intricate immersion and acceptance in a multicultural world. All I Want for Christmas Is a Wishmas Tree is a story of tradition, grace and sensitivity.Fully illustrated to reflect the innocence and charm of the characters. |
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