Waiting for the Magic Author:Patricia MacLachlan, Amy June Bates (Illustrator) When William's father leaves, his promptly goes out and adds four dogs and a cat to their lives. William's sure that nothing can fill the hole left by his father, but the new additions to the family are determined to help. With his sister, Elinor, and his mother, William will learn that "family" can come in all shapes and sizes... more », because sometimes, we find love through magic, and sometimes, that magic is all around us.« less