Wishtree

by Katherine Applegate

And if all you hear is the whisper of leaves, don’t worry. Most trees are introverts at heart.

Making others feel safe is a fine way to spend your days.

Samar has the look of someone who has seen too much. Someone who wants the world to quiet itself.

there is beauty in stillness and grace in acceptance.

Different languages, different food, different customs. That’s our neighborhood: wild and tangled and colorful. Like the best kind of garden.

One of the advantages of being a good listener is that you learn a great deal about how the world works.