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Wish (Wish Series, 1) Board book – Picture Book, March 6, 2018

by Matthew Cordell (Author, Illustrator, Cover Art)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,204 ratings
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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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    Baby - 3 years, from customers
  2. Book 1 of 3
    Wish
  3. Print length
    36 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  6. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1 x 6.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    March 6, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    148478846X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1484788462
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Discover more of Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell's stunning art and storytelling A beautiful companion to WISH and HOPE, this story opens eyes to all the wonderful possibilities the future holds. Wishing, waiting, disappointments, and celebration. An uplifting story of one couple's wish for a child and the profound joys of becoming a parent. Out of love comes hope! A touching tale of grandparents and the wonderful hopes they have for their grandchild. An early reader series starring Cornbread and Poppy, two mice who are complete opposites and the best of friends. Join best friends Cornbread and Poppy as they head to the carnival! Poppy is excited. Cornbread is not. A hilarious read-aloud tale for sick days--and not so sick days!--about a stuffy nose that will have readers rolling with laughter.

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"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

About the Author

Matthew Cordell is the author and illustrator of many celebrated picture books, including Hello, Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers, and Wolf in the Snow, recipient of the 2018 Caldecott Medal. As an illustrator he has collaborated with many more authors including Gail Carson Levine, Philip C. Stead, and Rebecca Kai Dotlich. Matthew lives with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children in suburban Chicago.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Brdbk edition (March 6, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Board book ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 148478846X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1484788462
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby - 3 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 6.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,204 ratings

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Matthew Cordell is the author and illustrator of many celebrated picture books, including Hello, Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers, and Wolf in the Snow, recipient of the 2018 Caldecott Medal. As an illustrator he has collaborated with many more authors including Gail Carson Levine, Philip C. Stead, and Rebecca Kai Dotlich. Matthew lives with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children in suburban Chicago.

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Incredible book about the infertility journey to parenthood.
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Incredible book about the infertility journey to parenthood.
Reading this book had me bawling my eyes out. What an incredible book to describe what the journey to parenthood was like, when dealing with infertility to your baby/child. I had given up hope of ever conceiving fter failed fertility drugs and procedures, but somehow after almost 4 years of infertility, I was blessed with my miracle baby. Incredible book! I wouldn't recommend reading if you don't want to shed tears.
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H. Israelsen
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly captures feelings of infertility/miscarriage/loss and leaves you with so much hope
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2022
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My friend gave me a copy of this book when my husband and I were in the thick of our journey with infertility. She was pregnant after having miscarriages and told me how much this book meant to her and hoped I'd love it too. And, wow. This book is incredible. The author clearly must understand on a personal level what it feels like to long for a child who hasn't yet come into your family. My husband and I both cried while reading this book and even though it makes you cry, it's very cathartic because you feel like, "Finally, someone put into words everything we're feeling right now!" It's truly a beautiful book and captures those specific emotions while being broad enough that it can apply to families in many different situations--experiencing infertility, miscarriage, or trying to adopt, etc. It ends on a really hopeful note that after the hard times and storms, someday your family will grow and the pain will all be worth it. When I was expecting my daughter after IVF, we brought this book with us to the hospital when she was born and it was the first book we read to her which was such a sweet, full-circle moment for us. I've since gifted the book to several friends who have been on their own infertility journeys and they have loved it also. So grateful for this amazing book!
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Katie
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
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Such a beautiful gift
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Erin
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and emotional
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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I bought this after seeing it recommended for babies after an infertility journey or difficulty conceiving. I received it, sat on the couch and read it quickly. I ugly cried. Assumed maybe it was my pregnancy hormones making me so emotional so I told my husband to read it a few hours later with no context to what it was about. He ugly cried.

I don’t know how someone so accurately captured every feel I’ve ever felt in about 20 sentences, but this book is stunningly beautiful and I can’t wait to read it to my baby.

This is a must for anyone who has been in the trenches of infertility. But be warned that you will ugly cry.
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Brandy L Daly
5.0 out of 5 stars This made my husband cry in a good way
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
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I bought this book when our son was born. We struggled with infertility for 8 years before going through IVF and we just had our one and only baby. This book is for anyone who’s been through the infertility journey but fair warning though, it may make you cry. I know we both did. It’s beautiful and we felt seen.
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Nicole Baggott
5.0 out of 5 stars Precious Book for families
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2023
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I love this book and it really brought me so much happiness for struggling with fertility and finally having my son. The message of this book really resonates with people who long for children and then finally have them. So sweet to read.
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Dariah
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE this book
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
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After our infertility journey I received this book at my baby shower. I cried when I was pregnant and read it and cried again last night while I read it to my almost five year old son. And he started to cry too. He said the book was sad. It gave me the chance to tell him what a joyful book it is because at the end the parents get their miracle and what a miracle he is to us. Such a heartfelt story then and still now. Highly recommend for anyone who has gone through intertility/IVF.
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semvm
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweetest book
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
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Great gift for a baby shower, especially if the mom has experienced loss or infertility
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Eric
5.0 out of 5 stars my absolute favorite book
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023
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Reading this to our adopted daughter has brought tears to my eyes so many times. This is a book of joy and love, and celebrates the arrival of any child.
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Jsu09
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply beautiful
Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2024
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I gifted this book to my sister who went through IVF, and now has a newborn. This book, wow what a heartwarming story this is, and the pictures are stunning! My sister cried when she read it, and I can’t wait until she can read it to my nephew when he’s a bit older too. I highly recommend this book.
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IM
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book for families and babies
Reviewed in Spain on November 14, 2023
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I loved the book, the hard cover is great to read with small kids.
The story is perfect for families who have long tried for a baby
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LSCL
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book for longed for children
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2023
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After 4 years trying and multiple ivfs we finally had our little miracle baby. This book really demonstrates the feeling of waiting, the unknown and the sadness of infertility. Such a lovely book to show our baby how longed for they were. Beautiful images and colours. She doesn’t understand the message yet, but loves the colours and elephants.
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Littleparisienne
5.0 out of 5 stars Un livre tendre pour parents et enfants
Reviewed in France on December 9, 2019
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Mon fils de 3 ans adore ce livre (et moi aussi). C'est subtil, très émouvant (j'ai toujours les larmes aux yeux à la dernière page)... Je le recommande très chaleureusement, que vous soyez concernés par l'adoption, PMA, ou non.
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User30
5.0 out of 5 stars Berührende Umsetzung des emotionalen Themas Kinderwunsch
Reviewed in Germany on August 16, 2018
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Ich habe dieses Buch als Geschenk gekauft für ein Paar, das nach jahrelangem unerfüllten Kinderwunsch dank medizinischer Unterstützung doch noch ein Kind bekommen hat.
Das Buch überzeugt durch gefühlvolle Zeichnungen - aufs Wesentliche reduziert und doch mit liebevollen Details - und eine poetische Sprache. Anders als bei vielen Fällen in der Realität gibt es hier ein Happy End - der Kinderwunsch wird erfüllt.

Dieses Bilderbuch richtet sich meiner Meinung nach eher an Erwachsene, sicher kann man aber auch (älteren) Kindern behutsam das Thema näherbringen, gerade, wenn es sich um ihre eigene Geschichte handelt.
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