#NetGalley Book Review: Wish by Chris Saunders

This sweet book has charming illustrations.

Wish

by Chris Saunders

Age Range: 4 - 7 years

Grade Level: Preschool - 1

Hardcover: 32 pages

Publisher: words & pictures (March 12, 2019)

ISBN-13: 978-1786033468

Genre: Children, Verse

My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0.

Rabbit has never had a wish before; but one day he gets not just one, but three! Wish is a touching story about the power of kindness and the magic of friendship, with beautiful and emotive illustrations from Chris Saunders.

Once every year wishes take flight,

filled with hope and twinkling light.

They dance in the air, with a swirl and a swish,

you have to be lucky to be chosen by a wish.

Rabbit cannot decide what to wish for, so he asks his friends Mouse, Fox, and Bear what they would do if they had a wish. Being selfless and kind, Rabbit grants all three wishes to his friends. They are so grateful for his kindness and generosity, they share their wishes with him.

Review:
Rabbit is excited to get not just one, but three wishes. He never thought he’d have wishes so he goes to his friends to ask what they would wish for. After hearing each of their choices, he asks “Is this wish for me?” Once he makes his wishes does he regret them or is he happy with his choices?

The illustrations are absolutely charming, and the story is caring. The rhyming is gentle. I like how Rabbit and his friends share their thoughts and encourage each other. I did feel the ending needs elaboration by a parent/adult. The story gives a good opportunity to talk about being careful about choices as well as sharing with others. I can recommend this to parents who would supervise the reading with young children.

Source: NetGalley 2019 (Quarto Publishing Group). This qualifies for 2019NetGalley and 2019Alphabet goals.