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By Matthew Cordell

Illustrated by Matthew Cordell

Cover design or artwork by Matthew Cordell

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A parent’s ode to “anticipatory joy,” by Caldecott Award-winner Matthew Cordell. The sweet companion to Dream and Hope.

As an elephant couple embarks on their life together, thoughts of children are far away — at first. But as the desire for a child grows, so do unexpected challenges. And it’s only after thwarted plans and bitter disappointment that their deepest wish miraculously comes true. This “deceptively simple” story celebrates the profound joy of becoming a parent.

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  • Praise for Wish:

"This deceptively simple picture book packs an emotional wallop. [...] Readers of all ages will appreciate the combined messages of affirmation, hope, and reassurance."—Booklist
  • "Cordell's [...] intensely personal account of parents awaiting the arrival of a child bubbles over with anticipatory joy."—Publishers Weekly

    • On Sale
    Mar 3, 2015
    Page Count
    48 pages
    Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    ISBN-13
    9781484708750

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    Matthew Cordell

    About the Illustrator

    Matthew Cordell has illustrated many books for children including works of poetry, novels, and picture books, like Bob, Not Bob!; Leaps and Bounce; and Rooting for You! He has also created numerous picture books himself including Wolf in the Snow, which was awarded the 2018 Caldecott Medal, Hope; Wish; Dream; Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers; and Bear Island as well as Cornbread & Poppy and Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival. Matthew lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.

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    Wish Series

    Hope
    Hope
    Dream
    Dream