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Wish

by Matthew Cordell

A wish for a family

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    Caldecott Award-winner

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A wish for a family

An elephant couple begins life together with children far from their thoughts, but the possibility of parenthood gradually becomes important to them. Their path includes thwarted plans and disappointment before the wish comes true. Framed as an ode to the anticipation of becoming a parent, the story centers on changing hopes, the challenges of growing a family, and the joy of a new child. It is a companion to Matthew Cordell’s *Dream* and *Hope*.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Families seeking a picture book about the anticipation of a new baby.
  • Young children exploring themes of family and becoming a parent.
  • Readers familiar with Cordell’s *Dream* or *Hope*.

Themes

FamilyNew babyParenthoodHope and disappointment

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Book overview

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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