Wish
Matthew Cordell
(Author)
Matthew Cordell
(Cover Design by)
Description
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.Product Details
Price
$8.99
$8.27
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
March 06, 2018
Pages
36
Dimensions
6.2 X 1.0 X 6.2 inches | 0.7 pounds
Language
English
Type
Board Books
EAN/UPC
9781484788462
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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.
Reviews
"Cordell's . . . intensely personal account of parents awaiting the arrival of a child bubbles over with anticipatory joy."--Publishers Weekly
"This deceptively simple picture book packs an emotional wallop. . . . Readers of all ages will appreciate the combined messages of affirmation, hope, and reassurance."--Booklist
PRAISE FOR DREAM "In the spirit of Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go!, this is a parent's dream of possibilities, but it offers children the security of unconditional love and support. . . . A well-executed message for quieter moments shared one-on-one between a parent and child."--School Library Journal
PRAISE FOR DREAM "Cordell voices the hopes of families with disarming honesty, finding words for feelings that parents can't always articulate."--Publishers Weekly
"This deceptively simple picture book packs an emotional wallop. . . . Readers of all ages will appreciate the combined messages of affirmation, hope, and reassurance."--Booklist
PRAISE FOR DREAM "In the spirit of Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go!, this is a parent's dream of possibilities, but it offers children the security of unconditional love and support. . . . A well-executed message for quieter moments shared one-on-one between a parent and child."--School Library Journal
PRAISE FOR DREAM "Cordell voices the hopes of families with disarming honesty, finding words for feelings that parents can't always articulate."--Publishers Weekly
