Wish

Description

As an elephant couple embark on a life together, thoughts of children are far away - at first. But as the desire for a child grows, so do the unexpected challenges. It's only after thwarted plans and bitter disappointments that the couple's deepest wish miraculously comes true.

Matt Cordell personally knows what it's like to wish. In fact, this book is the heartfelt windfall of him waiting for his wish to come true a second time. Other books Matt has written and illustrated include hello! hello!, Another Brother, and Trouble Gum. He lives in Chicago with his wife, and young daughter, and an even younger son. Visit matthewcordell.com to learn more.

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