# Wish - Board Book

by **Matthew Cordell** (Author), **Matthew Cordell** (Illustrator), **Matthew Cordell**

**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.

### Author Biography

**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.

**Number of Pages:** 36

**Dimensions:** 1 x 6.2 x 6.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** March 06, 2018

## Details

- **Price:** 8.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 8.99 USD | In stock |

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