I Wish You More

In a cozy little bedroom filled with laughter and love, the scent of warm cookies wafted through the air. On a shelf, nestled among colorful picture books and a treasured teddy bear, sat a shiny, magical snow globe. Every night, little Emily would shake it and watch the tiny flakes dance around, dreaming of faraway lands and endless adventures. One crisp evening, as the moonlight painted sparkling shapes on her walls, Emily sat on her bed holding the enchanted snow globe. She had just read her favorite bedtime story, "I Wish You More" by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, and her heart was full of warmth and wonder. Suddenly, the snow globe began to shimmer more brightly than usual. The soft hum of magic filled the room, and Emily felt a gentle tug. Holding her teddy bear close, she stepped into the snow globe's glow, finding herself transported to a beautiful, whimsical garden. The air smelled of blooming flowers and fresh grass, with butterflies flitting about and a gentle river bubbling nearby. In the center of the garden stood a wise, talking tree. "Welcome, Emily," the tree said in a kind, deep voice. "I see you've brought the magic words with you." Emily was curious but not afraid. "What do you mean?" she asked, her eyes wide with excitement. "The wishes from your favorite story have great power," the tree explained. "They can make your dreams come true and fill your heart with joy. But there's a twist—you can use this magic to help others, too." Emily’s eyes sparkled with delight. "Really? How do I start?" The tree chuckled softly. "Let me show you." With a wave of its branches, the tree conjured a delightful scene. Emily watched as the first wish materialized in front of her: "I wish you more hugs than ughs." She saw herself hugging her friends and family, making them smile and feel loved. "Wow!" she exclaimed, feeling the warmth of a hundred hugs. The tree continued, "I wish you more treasures than pockets." Before her, Emily saw herself discovering hidden treasures—glittering seashells, shiny marbles, and beautiful stones—all while sharing them with her friends and making their days brighter. One by one, the magical wishes from the story came to life. She felt the gentle breeze of "more tippy-toes than deep toes," the joyous laughter of "more woo-hoo than whoa-no," and the endless possibilities of "more can than knot." Emily was filled with a sense of wonder and happiness as each wish showed her the magic of giving and receiving joy. Finally, the tree showed her the last wish: "I wish you more stories than stars." The sky filled with twinkling stars, each one telling a new story. Emily knew that she would share these stories with everyone she met, spreading happiness and wonder wherever she went. As the adventure came to an end, Emily found herself back in her cozy bedroom, clutching the snow globe tightly. She felt a new sense of gratitude and excitement for the world around her. "I'll make sure to share these wishes," she whispered to her teddy bear, settling under her star-covered blanket. With her heart brimming with joy and new adventures waiting just beyond the horizon, Emily drifted into a peaceful sleep, knowing that the magic of "I Wish You More" would always be with her, guiding her through the most wonderful journeys of life.