Wish

A Read-Along Book

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By Matthew Cordell

Illustrated by Matthew Cordell

Cover design or artwork by Matthew Cordell

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$9.99

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$12.99 CAD

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  1. ebook (Enhanced Edition) $9.99 $12.99 CAD
  2. Board book $8.99 $12.99 CAD
  3. Hardcover $17.99 $22.99 CAD

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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 4, 2015
Page Count
48 pages
ISBN-13
9781484728604

Matthew Cordell

About the Illustrator

Matthew Cordell is the creator of numerous picture books including Wolf in the Snow, which was awarded the 2018 Caldecott Medal, EvergreenHopeWish; DreamHello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers; and Bear Island, as well as the Cornbread & Poppy series. He has also illustrated works of poetry, novels, and picture books such as Bob, Not Bob! by Audrey Vernick and Liz Garton Scanlon and Leaps and Bounce and Rooting for You!  by Susan Hood. Matthew lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.
 

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