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Reviewed by Karen Tolentino for Readers' Favorite
Peanut Butter and Donner: The Wishing Tree is about a rabbit named Peanut Butter. It is based on a real place and real-life animals. Erin Rosenblum starts the story with a group of friends wandering the redwood canyons. They are looking for a thrill when they find a magic wishing tree. Peanut Butter takes the first step and makes a wish: “I wish I were braver, even for just a day.” What happens next is the last thing they expected, especially Peanut Butter. The story comes from a real family tradition of visiting Noni Camp, where the Magic Tree is planted. It is a redwood tree, known for granting wishes when you toss a stick to free your wish. Will Peanut Butter’s wish come true?
Erin Rosenblum writes in smooth, flowing rhymes. The book has a steady beat, which makes it easy and fun to read aloud. I love that she introduces this theme with vulnerability as a strength. Acknowledging fear and accepting help are perceived as weaknesses. However, the author shows these as ways to handle frightening situations, instead of a typical solo quest for bravery. The message is clear, and it didn’t feel preachy. Aside from some natural rhymes, she adds a humorous scene that lightens the mood. Aubree Rosenblum’s illustrations are soft and calming. She uses gentle colors and soft backdrops to keep the mood cozy. Peanut Butter and Donner: The Wishing Tree is a good book for children who want a warm story to start a conversation about courage and worry, especially before or after your visit to the Noni Camp for a wonderful adventure in the red canyons of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
