Peanut Butter and Donner: The Wishing Tree

A heartwarming picture book about bravery, confidence, friendship, and facing big feelings—one small step at a time. Peanut Butter the bunny isn't sure he's brave. So when a magical wishing tree opens the door to a glowing forest, Peanut Butter must decide whether to follow his friends, Donner the parakeet and Annie the duck, into the unknown—or stay where everything feels safe. As their adventure begins, Peanut Butter's heart races and his paws feel wobbly. The forest is filled with wonder, surprises, and new experiences, but also plenty of uncertainty. What if he gets lost? What if something goes wrong? What if he simply isn't brave enough? With encouragement from his friends—and a surprising new bunny named Earl—Peanut Butter begins to discover an important lesson: being brave doesn't mean you aren't afraid. It means taking small, steady steps forward even when fear comes along for the journey. Through friendship, playful adventures, and gentle challenges, Peanut Butter learns to trust himself, manage his worries, and find courage in his own way. Peanut Butter and Donner: The Wishing Tree is an engaging social-emotional learning picture book that helps young children understand anxiety, fear, confidence, resilience, and the courage to try something new. Perfect for children ages 3–8, this encouraging story is especially helpful for: • First-day-of-school worries and separation anxiety • Fear of trying something new • Building confidence, courage, and emotional resilience • Managing big feelings and childhood anxiety • Social-emotional learning (SEL) at home or in the classroom • Friendship, kindness, and supporting others • Bedtime reading and meaningful parent-child conversations With lovable animal characters, a magical forest adventure, and a reassuring message, this children's book reminds young readers that courage can be quiet, uncertain, and wonderfully their own. Whether your child is starting school, facing a new experience, overcoming a fear, or simply learning how to handle big emotions, Peanut Butter's journey offers comfort, connection, and encouragement. Because sometimes the bravest thing you can do… is try.