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Front cover of the children's book "The Candy Dish", written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Adelina Lirius. The cover jacket has an illustration of a slightly opened candy dish and has candy and flowers flowing from it. The title is gold foiled across the center.

The Candy Dish

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The Candy Dish

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Front cover of the children's book "The Candy Dish", written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Adelina Lirius. The cover jacket has an illustration of a slightly opened candy dish and has candy and flowers flowing from it. The title is gold foiled across the center.
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Front cover of the children's book "The Candy Dish", written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Adelina Lirius. The cover jacket has an illustration of a slightly opened candy dish and has candy and flowers flowing from it. The title is gold foiled across the center.
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Inside spread from "The Candy Dish" a children's illustrated book written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Adelina Lirius. This page shows a whimsical illustration of a child lifting the lid off a candy dish inside of a cozy cottage. The copy on the page reads, "When she went to pick up the dish, much to her surprise, the lid lifted off easily. And inside was a spectacular new piece of candy! She immediately popped it into her mouth."
Inside spread from "The Candy Dish" a children's illustrated book written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Adelina Lirius. This page shows a whimsical illustration of a child in a tree with squirrels and birds around her. The copy on the page reads, "There once was a child who was like nothing the world had ever seen. So in this way, she was just like every other child."
Inside spread from "The Candy Dish" a children's illustrated book written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Adelina Lirius. This page shows a whimsical illustration of a child holding a piece of candy with sparkles flowing from the candy. The copy on the page reads, "She picked it up and held it to the light. She noticed that simply by the way she looked at it, it seemed to sparkle and shine. She wondered if she had ever seen anything more beautiful."
Inside spread from "The Candy Dish" a children's illustrated book written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Adelina Lirius. This page shows a whimsical illustration of a child meandering through fields and flowers with sprinklers flowing, and birds and a bunny following along. The copy on the page reads, "It was the most marvelous thing she had ever tasted. It was like a summer day, playful running through the sprinkler -- laughing, laughing, laughing -- while drops of water tickled her face."
Inside spread from "The Candy Dish" a children's illustrated book written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Adelina Lirius. This page shows a whimsical outside illustration of a child that is upset with the candy dish. The copy on the page reads, "And just like that, the candy was gone. She had to have more! The girl reached for the lid to get another, but again, it wouldn't open. "This is maddening! Why is this happending?" she complained.
Angled, side view of the front cover of the children's book "The Candy Dish", written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Adelina Lirius. The cover jacket has an illustration of a slightly opened candy dish and has candy and flowers flowing from it. The title is gold foiled across the center.
Back cover of the children's book, The Candy Dish. The copy on the back reads, "Life is the sweetest thing of all."

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From the New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Do With an Idea? comes a beautiful story about the transformative power of gratitude.

What happens when something truly miraculous shows up in your life? Something that has never been seen before… something rare and unique? Do you recognize it? Do you appreciate it? Do you see it for what it really is?

This is a story of an inquisitive girl and a curious little candy dish that holds a special treat every day. But it comes with its fair share of frustrations too. It is a story about how everything is shaped by how we look at it, and the magical powers of patience, perspective, and gratitude.

A colorful read-aloud for kids ages 5 and up, this story offers a creative way to spark conversations about gratitude and discovering the magic that unfolds when we choose to see the wonder in each new day.
Format
Hardcover
Size
9″W x 10.75″H
Page Count
36 pages
SKU
9781970147599
UPC
9781970147599

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3 Reviews

I ordered the blue mint

I ordered the blue mint candy!

Love them all!

Love them all!

It’s a thought provoking story

It’s a thought provoking story with wonderful subtle tones of being humble. If more adults read to books like this to their children, perhaps that could learn something as well…