About this book

You Make the World is

a fantastical journey between a father and child and the self discovery of the love and power within. Throughout their adventure together, the father describes his child's contagious energy and range of strong emotions as having

the same intensity and beauty as the natural world. Muon Thi Van's acclaimed lyrical style shines in this poetic affirmation of one's own power. Award-winning illustrator duo, Phung Nguyen Quang and Huynh Kim Lien's stunning art captures the magic of imagination.

Together, this book is a work of art in every sense of the way and truly sings from the pages.

Reviews

Praise for Wishes:

* "The collaboration between text and illustration is impressive; Van’s lyrical and poetic writing gently propels the story forward, while Ngai’s honest and detailed pictures depict the heartbreaking reality of separation and extend the tale beyond its words." -- The Horn Book, starred review

* "A seamless interweaving of elegant prose and atmospheric art marks this affecting immigrant narrative." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "This story of escape makes refugees’ experiences more lucid and will summon deep feeling from readers." -- Booklist, starred review

* "A superb, beautifully moving collaboration of text and illustration." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "This rich and nuanced tale illuminates the closely held wishes of refugees the world over. It’s unforgettable." -- BookPage, starred review

* "The author's choice of narrators elicits a surprising wealth of emotion, evoking distinct and tactile sensations of hardship, perseverance and hope upon arriving at a new shore. The understated wording is enhanced by the art of Victo Ngai (illustrator of Dazzle Ships), which is stylized though realistic, in a lush subdued palette." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review