Books with title Wish

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.

Bee’s brother, Tommy, knows everything there is to know about sharks. He also knows that his life will be cut short by cystic fibrosis. And so does Bee. That’s why she wants to make his wish-foundation-sponsored trip to swim with a great white shark an unforgettable memory. But wishes don’t always come true. At least, not as expected. Only when Bee takes Tommy to meet a famous shark attack survivor and hard-core surfer does Tommy have the chance to live one day to the fullest. And in the sun-kissed ocean off a California beach, Bee discovers that she has a few secret wishes of her own. . . .

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.

"Wish" is now a B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree!Follow the life journey of a fluffy dandelion seed that starts and ends, and starts again with a 'Wish.' Beautifully illustrated with charming and colorful pictures, babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers will love following the seed's adventures in this picture book. They'll also have fun hearing and saying the simple, fun words that go along with the story. 'Wish' is a wonderful tale to read together with your little ones and for them to imagine themselves.

If you could have anything, what would you wish for?For broken-hearted Olivia Larsen, nothing can change the fact that her twin sister, Violet, is gone... until a mysterious, beautiful gown arrives on her doorstep. The dress doesn't just look magical; it is magical. It has the power to grant her one wish, and the only thing Olivia wants is her sister back.With Violet again by her side, both girls get a second chance at life. And as the sisters soon discover, they have two more dresses-and two more wishes left. But magic can't solve everything, and Olivia is forced to confront her ghosts to learn how to laugh, love, and live again.

When the world comes crashing down around you...An overwhelmed college student has decided to jump off a bridge and take his life. It is up to Kayla to change his mind, but she does not expect to grow so attached to him in the process of examining his past. In times of crisis, she knows that her words can often mean the difference between life and death--but a string of failures has left her job in peril, and her confidence is wavering when she is sent to help this young man in need. Given an ultimatum by higher powers, Kayla only has until sunrise to perform a miracle for the charming stranger. She's willing to risk it all to save him; but is there anything she can do to save her own skin?

Farmers in their alpine valley are haunted by Fængler, a cunning old enchanter, who ruins their lives by using an ancient wishing chain of powerful stones to spoil crops and steal children, cows and goats.Young Berwald and his sister Clara set out, without their parents knowing, to climb into the next valley, seize the chain, free their neighbourhood of fear, and wish for whatever they want. But they soon learn that the wild world beyond their home is full of strange forces – some good, some dark and twisted – and almost every wish they make adds new complications and disagreements.Who can rescue them from this fearful and dangerous adventure? Before Adam, their angry and worried father, can reach them, he must learn to follow seemingly useless leads, and to listen carefully to the tale that lies behind the villain’s bitterness.A timeless fantasy tale given new life and enchantment in this vivid retelling in verse.

Headstrong and feisty, Rielle is lost, and she knows it. When she and the faithful Pud find themselves hopelessly alone in a wild landscape, they drift into an untamed forest.Rielle has been in plenty of pickles, but the hairs rising on the back of her neck tell her that this time, things are going to be very different!-----------------------------------Where Rielle comes from, nobody even talks about unicorns, let alone fabled forests, mighty First Ones, shapeshifters or lands that don’t exist on maps. But when Rielle’s parents suddenly disappear, Rielle decides to go and look for them. Nothing has prepared her for the things to come. From wandering alone in unknown places to finding the treasured and faithful Pud, she stumbles unknowingly into a land called Wish, where, it seems, anything is possible. And there she unwittingly unlocks a long-lost tale of unicorns that unravels from the mists of time.

Bee’s brother, Tommy, knows everything there is to know about sharks. He also knows that his life will be cut short by cystic fibrosis. And so does Bee. That’s why she wants to make his wish-foundation-sponsored trip to swim with a great white shark an unforgettable memory. But wishes don’t always come true. At least, not as expected. Only when Bee takes Tommy to meet a famous shark attack survivor and hard-core surfer does Tommy have the chance to live one day to the fullest. And in the sun-kissed ocean off a California beach, Bee discovers that she has a few secret wishes of her own. . . .

Now a B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree!Follow the life journey of a fluffy dandelion seed that starts and ends, and starts again with a 'Wish.' Beautifully illustrated with charming and colorful pictures, babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers will love following the seed's adventures in this picture book. They'll also have fun hearing and saying the simple, fun words that go along with the story. 'Wish' is a wonderful tale to read together with your little ones and for them to imagine themselves.