Wonderfully written and illustrated book that describes how one girl's wish came true and what it meant for her family. Irene always wished her father spent more time with the family, rather than helping other's grow food. Her father was always telling her "If a star can grow inside an apple anything is possible."

One day she accidentally gave her father a glass of water that contained apple seeds. After he swallowed the apple seeds he turned into a tree. The family enjoyed many months of playing with her papa the tree.

When winter began he became papa again, but the relationship was never the same.

The illustrations in this book were amazing and enhanced the story so much. ( )

A charming, fanciful family story beautifully complemented with A.G. Ford's vivid, vibrant illustrations. ( )