When a young girl and her father move into Apartment 3B, they celebrate their new beginning with a birthday cake for their home. As the girl gets ready to blow out the candle, her father encourages her to make a wish—anything she desires (a nod to the book’s title). To say more would take away from the charm of this enchanting picture book, which tenderly explores what makes a place truly feel like home. This touching story is sure to resonate with both children and adults alike. The illustrations are darling, the colors bright, and the narrative voice both approachable and clear for the sake of children reading and understanding the story. The ending did feel a bit abrupt, but don't let this take away from looking further of the title appeals.

I’m batting 1000% with author Rebecca Stead: When You Reach Me, Liar and Spy, Bob and The List of Things That Will Not Change rank amongst the best books I’ve ever read. Not best children’s books. Best books.

Now Stead branches out with this picture book, one perfectly illustrated by Gracey Zhang. When a girl and her father move into Apartment 3B, they celebrate with a birthday cake for their new home. What will the daughter wish for on the candle? Dad tells her to wish for anything (ergo, the book title). To tell any more would ruin this wonderful picture book that discusses the true nature of home. Adults will love this book as much as the kids do.

In the interest of full disclosure, I received this book from NetGalley and Chronicle Books in exchange for an honest review.

"Rainbow is my favorite color" -- I love this. The artwork in this book is incredibly unique! I am def a 'daddy's little girl' so I was obviously in love with this story. It was very very sweet!

Kinda confusing. I think the point of the book was that the dad can make anywhere feel like home but the book abruptly ended. I felt sad while reading it. Pictures were fun.

Anything, by Rebecca Stead, is a very cozy book about a kid who moves to a new apartment and misses their old home. Her dad is so patient as he helps her get used to the changes. The art in this book is familiar but fresh, and it feels like a book you could really enjoy reading to a class of kindergartens or first graders. Very good!

As a parent of a young child, this really hit home. I absolutely loved the artwork in this and loved the use of black and white with the splash of color. This reminded me so much of the books I used to grow up reading, especially with the type of drawings. I am so impressed with this and absolutely loved the story. I would love to get a physical copy to read to my son when he gets a little bit older.