Peter Vanderwall
Author, Screenwriter
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An inspiring tale for all ages, Mac’s Big Wish helps us understand the true value of friendship. After spending much of his life alone at Puddleton’s Pet Rescue watching other dogs leave happily with new owners, Mac almost gives up hope for a loving home. But then he gets a special job as a therapy dog at Oak Knoll Care Center and learns he too has much to give.
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Mac's Big Wish won the 2024 Patricia Gallagher Children's Choice Picture Book Award, sponsored by the Oregon State Literacy Association. Over 12,000 school children voted for it as their favorite among five nominees during the school year.
A portion of the sales of Mac's Big Wish supports the work of the Humane Society of the United States.
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Mac's Big Wish is a children's picture story book for all ages. Readers suggest it for ages 2 through 8. The author reads it to enthusiastic school groups from kindergarten through high school. It is a popular new baby gift, for parents and grandparents, and for animal lovers.​ Order Mac's Big Wish in a variety of formats below.
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Shop for Mac's Big Wish as a hardcover book with personalized inscription and autograph, MP4 Video Download, or as an ePub for Apple Book, Google Play, Kobo or Nook.
Mac's Big Wish is a
children's picture story book
suggested for ages 2 through 8.