Review: Careful What You Wish For... With A Little Luck And A Bit Of Magic, It May Come True
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 28, 2013
The opening sentences of Parrots And Popcorn set the story in motion, by giving a motive to the actions of the little girl: "For her birthday, Kara wanted popcorn, a real magic show, and a pet of her very own. That wasn't what Kara was getting."Her brother volunteers to do some silly tricks in front of her friends, which would no doubt make a mockery of her expectations. So Kara wonders: What is it that makes his tricks so silly? It is the magic hat itself that is faulty, or the way he chants the magic words, or the way he takes a bow?And one by one, she puts each one of her three theories to a test. Lo and behold, the third try is a charm! Magically, her wish comes true--and now she has to deal with its unexpected consequences. And deal with it she does--by using her newfound magical powers, only to be faced with even greater complications! This is a vicious cycle of trial and error, that comes to its resolution in the end. It is described in an endearing way and illustrated beautifully, with a touch of humor in writing and pictures alike.Five stars.