I Wish
What’s inside...
This book is great for girls age 3-7. It fosters self-esteem and highlights the importance of friendship. 'I Wish' follows two best friends, Genevieve and Arianna, who find a magic wand. Arianna imagines all the things she could become, such as a singing bird, a ladybug, or a deep-sea fish. Together, the friends learn that the best wish is to be themselves.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite wish from the book, and why?
How do you think making wishes can help us think about our future?
If you could make one wish right now, what would it be and how would it help others?
How did the illustrations make you feel as you read through each wish?
What is something new you learned or felt inspired by in this story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage children to express their thoughts and feelings about each wish by relating them to their personal experiences or aspirations.
Discuss the importance of dreaming and how wishes can sometimes represent our deepest hopes and goals.
Use the illustrations in the book to further engage your child, asking them to describe what they see and how it connects to the text.
After reading the book, encourage your child to create their own book of wishes, which can help them articulate and visualize their aspirations.
Make a real-life connection by sharing one of your own wishes and discussing the steps you can take together to make it come true.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of expressing desires and dreams
Explanation: The story of "I Wish" revolves around the character expressing various wishes that illustrate their hopes and aspirations.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to articulate their own desires and understand that it’s healthy to have dreams and goals.
Example Lesson: The value of creativity and imagination
Explanation: Throughout the book, the character's wishes are imaginative and show creative thinking.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use their imagination freely in their play and day-to-day problem solving, boosting their creative development.
Example Lesson: Understanding and appreciating diversity
Explanation: The wishes include a variety of scenarios encompassing different cultures and environments, demonstrating inclusivity.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate diversity in the world around them, fostering an inclusive attitude toward different cultures and environments from a young age.
Example Lesson: The concept of aspiration and setting goals
Explanation: Each wish in the book represents a goal that the character aspires to achieve, promoting the idea of looking toward the future.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the importance of setting personal goals and working towards achieving them, which is crucial for their development and success.