{"id":45297,"date":"2026-08-10T09:47:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T15:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=45297"},"modified":"2026-08-10T09:47:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T15:47:24","slug":"the-wish-box-a-grumpy-the-iguana-and-green-parrot-adventure-by-susan-marie-chapman-author-natalia-loseva-illustrator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=45297","title":{"rendered":"The Wish Box (A Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventure) by Susan Marie Chapman (Author), Natalia Loseva (Illustrator)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A sweet, spirited charmer through and through.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Chapman\u2019s latest installment in the Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventures series, a lonely little mouse discovers that family, courage, and kindness can make even the biggest fears feel smaller. Little Mouse fears the Big Black Cat and hates feeling alone. When Grumpy, the Green Parrot, and Mr. Squirrel welcome him into their family, they give him a treasured Wish Box filled with activities to share. But one wish challenges Little Mouse to face his fears and discover just how brave he can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chapman builds the story around an appealingly vulnerable hero whose desire for belonging gives his worries emotional weight. The Wish Box is an especially effective device, turning family connection into child-friendly experiences: meals, art, songs, picnics, hugs, and learning something new. Natalia Loseva\u2019s bright, expressive illustrations amplify Little Mouse\u2019s shifting emotions. The series of wishes lends itself nicely to read-aloud participation and invites children to imagine wishes of their own. Especially affecting is the book\u2019s understanding of courage as something nurtured through love and support. A natural fit for libraries, classrooms, and families seeking reassuring stories about belonging, empathy, and building courage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pure feel-good fun with heart to match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Grumpy-Iguana-Green-Parrot-Adventures\/dp\/1734542977\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Gourmet Dog LLC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Pub date March 20, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Print length 38 pages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Reading age 3-8 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">ISBN 978-1734542974<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Price $20.63 Hardcover, $12.99 Paperback, $3.99 Kindle edition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A sweet, spirited charmer through and through. In Chapman\u2019s latest installment in the Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventures series, a lonely little mouse discovers that family, courage, and kindness can make even the biggest fears feel smaller. Little Mouse fears the Big Black Cat and hates feeling alone. When Grumpy, the Green Parrot, and Mr. Squirrel welcome him into their family, they give him a treasured Wish Box filled with activities to share. 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