Peanut Butter and Donner The Wishing Tree
By Erin Rosenblum
Publisher: BookBaby
Release Date: November 19, 2026
ISBN: 9798999649157
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Peanut Butter the bunny isn’t sure he’s brave.
So when a magical wishing tree opens the door to a glowing forest, he must decide whether to follow his friends—Donner the parakeet and Annie the duck—into the unknown… or stay safely behind.
As Peanut Butter steps into the forest, everything feels new, exciting, and a little bit scary. With wobbly paws and a worried heart, he wonders if he made the right choice. But along the way, he meets a surprising new friend, Earl, and begins to discover something important: bravery doesn’t mean feeling fearless—it means taking small, steady steps forward, even when you feel unsure.
With gentle encouragement, teamwork, and moments of humor, Peanut Butter learns that courage can grow in quiet ways—and that being brave looks different for everyone.
Perfect for children ages 3–8, Peanut Butter and Donner: The Wishing Tree is a warm and reassuring story that helps young readers explore big feelings, face fears, and build confidence—one small step at a time.
About the Author
Erin Rosenblum is a licensed therapist, storyteller, and the creator of the Peanut Butter and Donner series. For more than 20 years, she has helped people navigate anxiety, life transitions, and the many emotions that shape our lives. Those same experiences inspire the stories she writes for children.
Erin believes some of life’s biggest lessons are learned through gentle moments, meaningful conversations, and characters children grow to love. Her books combine playful rhyme, memorable adventures, and emotionally rich storytelling to help children build confidence, resilience, and compassion.
Peanut Butter and Donner: The Wishing Tree was inspired by a cherished family tradition in the redwood forests of California, where generations gathered around a hollowed redwood known as the Wishing Tree. Blending those memories with her experience as a therapist, Erin reminds young readers that bravery isn’t about never feeling afraid—it’s about taking the next small step, even when your knees feel a little wobbly.
When she’s not writing or working with clients, Erin enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her many rescued animals, including the real Peanut Butter the rabbit and Donner the parakeet, whose unique personalities and friendship inspired the beloved characters in the series.
