I Wish [Hardcover]

A wrapped present. A curious young girl. A whole wide world of possibility. What wouldyouwish for? From internationally renowned artist and designer Christoph Niemann,I wishis a universal and timeless celebration of anticipation and the limitless power of the imagination.I wishwill inspire fans of Kobi Yamada’sWhat Do You Do with an Idea?and Suzy Lee’sWave.

When a young girl finds a wrapped present, she wonders what’s inside. In her imagination, the gift becomes anything she’s ever wished for: a fashionable pair of shoes, a pony to ride, and even wings to help her fly. As the girl’s anticipation expands and her imagination soars, so does the gift’s ability to surprise her and to transform itself into even greater and more meaningful things.

Using an appealing limited color palette and wordless pages, award-winning artist Christoph Niemann challenges readers to think, laugh, imagine, and embrace the possibilities.I wishis an elegant and unique gift for any occasion and invites sharing and repeated readings. A must-have for readers of all ages.

If you could have anything, what would you wish for?

The benefits of wordless picture books include:

• Accessible to children of all ages and all literacy levels.
• Increase children’s visual literacy.
• Accessible to readers who speak all languages.
• Reward and celebrate the power of observation, curiosity, and the arts.
• Perfect for those who love books by David Wiesner, Barbara Lehman, Aaron Becker, and David Macauley.

“This wordless tale begins with a child discovering a wrapped present. . . . Thrilled, they pause in anticipation . . . Then they tear off the paper only to find another wrapped box inside the first. . . . Perplexed, they try again, and this time the gift seems to take on a life of its own. . . . This book serves as a strong allel#,