Books Like Wishing Machine, The
Families who loved Wishing Machine, The by Jonathan Hillman 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 Wishing Machine, The by Jonathan Hillman 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 teach your child how to find magic in the mundane, or when your family is navigating a season of 'making do' with limited resources. It is a beautiful resource for parents looking to validate a child's feelings of wanting more while simultaneously celebrating the abundance of love and imagination that costs nothing. The story follows a young boy and his mother on their weekly trip to the laundromat, which they transform into a 'Wishing Machine.' While the mother's wishes are grounded in practical needs like a stable home, the boy weaves a world of fantasy to pass the time. It gently touches on themes of housing insecurity and financial stress without being heavy-handed, making it a perfect choice for building empathy and resilience in children ages 4 to 8.
