Books Like Wish
Families who loved Wish by Matthew Cordell often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Wish by Matthew Cordell often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when you want to share the deep, unconditional love that preceded a child's arrival, especially if that journey involved long waiting, infertility, or adoption. It is a soul-soothing choice for parents who want to validate that their child was hoped for with every fiber of their being. While the story features an elephant couple, the emotional resonance is profoundly human, touching on the quiet ache of waiting and the transformative power of a dream realized. The book uses sparse, poetic text and expressive ink illustrations to guide readers through the seasons of longing. It does not shy away from the 'bitter disappointment' that can come when plans go awry, making it a realistic yet gentle mirror for families whose path to parenthood was not linear. For children ages 3 to 8, it serves as a beautiful 'origin story' that emphasizes how much they are cherished. It is an ideal gift for new parents or a bedtime staple for a child who loves to hear the story of how they finally came home.
