Joe's Wish

by James Proimos

Book Overview

Joe Capri is mighty old. He is creaky and wrinkly. One night he wishes on a star--"a wish that was older than he was." He wished he were young again. The next morning, while shaving, he laments that... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 015201831X
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.5" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful no matter WHAT age you feel you are

Proimos is the best kept secret in the picture book world. His scribbley, exaggerated cartoon illustrations might bring Callahan to mind in older readers (or Pelswick in younger readers)...but this story is timeless. Joe wishes he were younger, but after a day with his grandson he wants to change his wish--to just have more days with his grandson. Heartwarming and out-of-left-field silly. It doesn't get better than this!

A Wonderful book destined to be a classic!

This book is terrific! The illustrations are fun, silly and very imaginative. I especially love "something or other". They story is very well written, and incredibly touching. This book is a must-have!

Loved the book!

The illustrations were kid friendly, the message inside the story was a great one for us all to learn , young and old. I read this book to my elementary students who enjoyed it very much. I also shared the book with some of my teachers who in turn chose to read it to their classes.