I love it. Easy-to-read-and-sing-along rhyme and beautifully laid out images in soft-tone, dreamy colors. Text and illustration by Chris Saunders is spot-on. Lovely message of empathy, selflessness and hope, with a radiant future that needs no magic to come true - it's within your grasp, make it happen!

Thanks to the publisher for the ARC and all the best to the author.

A kind bunny gets the rare chance to make three wishes, but he doesn't know what to wish for. He asks his friends what they would do with a wish and he ends up granting all of their wishes. He left no wishes for himself, but his kindness is rewarded tenfold.

The soft, dreamy illustrations are so gorgeous that I want one copy for my own shelves and two more copies so I can frame every page! :D This book is a sweet tale about the gifts of friendship and sharing.

Once a year wishes take flight and Rabbit gains three. Having never received a wish before Rabbit seeks out his friends guidance on how to use them. Along the way he chooses to use his wishes for his friends. A story of generosity teaches us kindness comes back when given away. The illustrations are gorgeous, surely to be read time and time again captivating young minds. I consider this to be the perfect bedtime story.

Cute illustrations.

Wonderful story about what different friends would wish for if they had a wish, and what sort of adventures for all of them could spun from such a wish.

There have been several picture books of late trying to show compassion for others, and they have all been a little heavy handed. This book too, tries to show that if you thnik of others, before yourself, that it will all turn out well in the end, because you will being doing a <em>mitzvah</em> (a good deed), and in additon to that being good, those you did the good deed for will return the favor.

In this case, the rabbit is given three wishes, and he has no idea what to do about it, so he asks his friends, and they tell him what <em>they</em> would wish for. And so he grants them their wishes, and leaves nothing for himself. But it is all good, because he gets to have adventures with his friends.

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A cute way to show compassion.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

WIsh is a cute tale about a rabbit and his friends. I especially enjoyed the beautiful illustrations. This would make a wonderful gift for any small child.

This tale is uplifting, heartwarming and truly the most beautiful illustrations I’ve ever seen. I would not be surprised, if in a year or two I see this animated and broadcast on Christmas Day for all to see. With charm, grace and a perfect message, this needs to be in every little one’s book collection.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is a beautiful children's story!! This illustrations are.wonderful and the story is lovely and rhyming. I think all children will enjoy this book. I loved it. Wish I had grandchildren to read it to!! 5 stars!!

Wish tells the wonderfully charming tale of a little rabbit who one day is lucky enough to be chosen by three wishes! Wishes are magical things, and unsure what to wish for Rabbit sets of to seek the advice of his friends, Mouse, Fox and Bear, to see what they would wish for.

A wish to fly, a wish to write and a wish to explore encourages Rabbit to share his gift and grant the wishes of his friends, and with that comes a touching tale about kindness, generosity and the magic of friendship.

Saunders illustrations are equally as enchantingly atmospheric as his way with words despite the slightly stilted rhyming scheme, but that doesn't make this book any less heartwarming and wise.

What a great book for young readers! The illustrations are so amazing! This book would be great read allowed! Thank you netgalley for the free arc in exchange for an honest review!

This book is a wonderful child book! To be honest, I would definitively gift it to my children as it represents everything I love in children's book: beautifully made illustrations, lovely animals as characters, easy-to-read text with the repetition that children love in books.

What a beautiful story of kindness. The pictures are gorgeous and the story is so heartwarming and sends a great message. I can't wait to get my hands on an actual copy so I can share with my students.

Wish is a gorgeously illustrated children's picture book that shares a beautiful message of empathy, selflessness, and generosity. Our 6 year old loved the rhyming and I found that it flowed well when reading it aloud. The messages throughout the book were relatable and I love the idea that it is never too late to start something new and it is even better when you do it with friends.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Books for granting my wish to read this book. I look forward to adding it to our home library soon.

The cover of this book immediately drew me in, and I had to download it. The illustrations remain lovely throughout, and compliment the themes of the story. I honestly would have preferred to see the text in prose, because some of the rhyming text felt forced. But overall, a sweet book to read with young children. It's imaginative and has a nice message of giving/sharing.

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I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

First up, thank you to the publisher for fulfilling my wish on Wish. Yes, this sounds as funny as it was when I got the mail. I had to read it a few time before I figured out that one Wish was the book. :P

But I just couldn't resist this book, just LOOK at this adorable and beautifully drawn cover, how can you say no to that?

In the land that Rabbit lives wishes take flight and if you are lucky you may do a wish if you are chosen by one. But Rabbit is extraordinary lucky as he gets three wishes!

I loved that he went to consult his friends, and that he tried to imagine if those wishes were also for him. Or if they just weren't for him. With each new friend I wondered if Rabbit would find his wish with his friends, or if he would eventually find a wish (or three wishes since he has three) for himself.

I loved reading the wishes of Rabbit's friends. From a Fox who wanted to be a writer (I just ADORED the illustrations for this wish) to a Bear who has done much exploring but hasn't explored the waves and the sea yet.

Then he makes his wishes, and I just loved that. It was so beautiful, so sweet, so inspirational that he would chose to have his wishes to be that, however I could already see what would happen after.

But the ending was just so sweet, and yes, due to stress of so many things I am very emotional, but I think I would have cried regardless of that. It was just so sweet, so pure. I am sure everyone will love this ending.

So, I would highly recommend this beautiful picture book about friendship and wishes. It will warm your heart.

Wish is a fantastic picture book. The colors and artwork are great. The story is simple and helpful for children.

The beautiful pictures highlight the story about wishing. I liked how the rabbit sought other animals' ideas about wishing. I was not as much a fan of the rhymes. At times, they seemed awkward. I would still would recommend the book, and it would probably work well in a story time setting.

Wish has the absolute most gorgeous illustrations I've ever seen in a book. I swear they almost look 3D. The story started out strong and has good intentions but I feel like our main character, Rabbit, doesn't really get a fair share back in turn for helping his friends. Of course we don't want children to learn to expect anything back from helping others because that's not why we should help people but still... I feel Rabbit should have gotten to be a little selfish with his wishes. I know. I know. I'm overthinking it. I enjoyed the story regardless. Perfect for Spring and
Easter. 🤗💞

***Thank you Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for granting my wish to read Wish.***

Nothing here to dissappoint.
Filled with engaging illustrations; simple colourful drawings that captureand re-enforce the story.
Perhaps for the 3-4 pre school children as it tells of less croncrete things.
Rabbit suddenly has more wishes then he can imagine. He's never had a single wish before and now he has one less than four. On did I not tell you the writing is in the form of simple verse.
Well 3 big wishes what should Rabbit do?
He seeks thecounsel of friends who all make personal wishes as suggestions but their wishes are not perhaps those of Rabbit.
After speaking to three friends Rabbit is no clearer what he wants.
In the end he makes his wishes in the spirit of those he canvassed but while this may please his animal chums he remains unconvinced if he has made the most of his opportunity personally.
Simple story. Not always the most dynamic rhymes but a story that bounces along.
Children will love the characters and hopefully embrace what the result of wishes, our decisions take. Rabbit learns valuable lessons too and perhaps understands true friendship.

A very good book, but one where I failed to find the final kick that others found, that puts it on the 'classics' shelf. Rabbit finds three wishes drifting his way like dandelion clocks, and asks his friends what they would wish for. The end result is warm, and throughout the book just looks dazzling with lovely craft in the illustrations, but I felt the moral was a bit simple yet muddled. It's a plea to do things for the common good – from being generous you find generosity coming your way – but I didn't find things perfectly conveyed. Still, the bouncy rhyme and meter are pretty much spot on for the target audience, and this will definitely be liked. Not sure about the ribbon/scarf shtick, either, though.

This book is about wishes. Wish is different than others because of the simplicity of the words, yet its deeper meaning. Its also different because the words are simple, but the illustrations are elaborate and gorgeous. The rabbit has never been chosen by a wish, but is lucky enough to be chosen by three wishes. Rabbit goes to visit his friends to ask what he should do with his three wishes. After visiting each friend, mouse, fox, and bear, Rabbit asks, “is this wish for me?”
After visiting each of his friends, Rabbit says “I wish for the small to feel uplifted and tall. I wish for inspiration to wash over us all. I wish for a world filled with spirit and adventure, that we can enjoy and live in together.” Rabbit grants his friends wishes and realizes he has none left for himself. His friends give back to Rabbit and share their wishes with him. The illustrations in this book are gorgeous, water color. The characters and landscapes are whimsical.

In this story, Rabbit has never been granted a wish before. One day, Rabbit is given three wishes and he has to decide what to wish for. He spends his time going to friends asking what their wishes would be and deciding if their wish is something he should choose. In the end, he grants the wishes of his friends and in return he is shown that kindness paid back.

This story wasn't as smooth as I would have liked to me as an adult reader, but it won't be an issue for a little one. The illustrations are gorgeous and match the story perfectly. Lessons of empathy and showing respect/kindness to others are demonstrated by Rabbit who finds his good deeds are rewarded by his friends in good deeds back. I think the story would have been elevated even more if Rabbit was under a little adversity (to really drive the point home), but again, it will serve a young reader just fine.

Thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group - words & pictures for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Wish is book with beautiful illustrations and calming colors. Some children's books have bright bold colors but the soothing calming colors fit this story perfectly! Rabbit who has caught three wishes sets off to ask his friends what he should wish for. Mouse would wish to fly, Fox would wish to write that would inspire others, and Bear wishes for a boat to travel the sea. The lesson of compassion is seen when Rabbit grants his wishes to his friends. The reader is shown by helping others he is also helping himself.

ARC Copy...Beautiful gentle illustrations fitting for a gentle parable on the nature of wishes and wishes multiple with friends involved to share it with.

Such a sweet book! The illustrations are gorgeous, soft and dreamy. The story has a wonderful message- by helping others, you help yourself as well. A perfect book for reading aloud or reading on one's own. Would make a great gift!

Rabbit is granted three wishes. Unsure of what to do, Rabbit asks three of his friends for help. This adorable story is about putting those you love before yourself. Also, it is about actively being a part of your life's journey.

I loved this book "Wish" by Chris Saunders. This book is a touching story about kindness. the magic of friendship and generosity and it was a lovely read with beautiful illustrations throughout.
I found this book more than a book and a great talking book with my nephew - he loved this as well.

"Rabbit has never had a wish before but then one day he gets not one wishes, but three wishes! So, he asks his friends what they would do if they had a wish and, 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."

Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for providing me with a DRC of this book.
A book that will be purchased for my nephew Oscar......He loved it and so did I.

Wish is a sweet story about friendship, selflessness, and compassion with a message for all ages.

The illustrations are absolutely beautiful. They have a magical element to them, and the soft color palette helps you easily get lost in the simplistic and delicate beauty. The characters are really adorable and charming as well.

The illustrations are lovely and the story is very sweet.
Some of the rhyming stumbles a little, but still works well enough.
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - words & pictures for this DRC.

I was surprised by how moved I was by this story. I had tears spring to my eyes at the end when Rabbit made his wishes.

A warm and emotional tale starring Rabbit and his friends. What would you wish for if you had 3 wishes? Rabbit can't decide and so asks his friends to help. One by one they make a wish and Rabbit lifts them, inspires them and gives them hopes and dreams come true. They then prove to Rabbit that friendship is something you don't need to wish for,

I am a huge picture book fan and this is one to add to a permanent collection. Children and grown ups alike could benefit from the message contained within the rhythmic text and stunning illustrations.

My favourite page is Rabbit with his three wishes, not for individual friends, but for anyone who dreams, hopes and wants adventures. Such a powerful message and an exceptional read aloud for all ages.

An adorable heart-warming story of a selfless little rabbit who gets three wishes but does not know what to wish for. He asks his friends Mouse, Fox and Bear what they would with for hoping their advice would help him decide. Mouse would love to be able to fly, Fox craves inspiration to write exciting stories, while Bear would love to go on an adventure in the sea. After each conversation, Little Rabbit asks himself ‘Is this wish for me?’ Finally, he decides to grant all three wishes he had to his friends to make them happy. His friends are touched by his generosity. I especially loved the words of Little Mouse: ‘By noticing me, you helped me feel tall, treating me as your equal, even though I am small. So if you find yourself lost, forgotten or alone, just look to the sky and I will guide you home.’ They all decide to treat the Little Rabbit to a special surprise and take him on a joint adventure.
The story was very kind and sweet with a lovely message of thinking of others’ needs and wishes before you think about yourself. The illustrations, which are soft and dreamy with gentle colours, help to create a magical world where wishes come true and friends are there for you to share the joy of an adventure.
A perfect bedtime story and an ideal gift for any child.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion.

The illustrations are certainly the highlight of the book. They’re really lovely. The story is sweet and moves along nicely with a good lesson. Some of the rhymes are a little clunky. A couple times I had to go back and reread a line to catch the correct rhythm. It’s still s nice book that I’m sure parents will enjoy reading to the little ones.

Rabbit has a wish and can wish for whatever he wants. But he needs help in deciding so asks his friends what they would wish for. Rabbit grants his wishes to his friends, Mouse, Fox and Bear and in return something wonderful happens.
An absolutely lovely story and the illustrations are gorgeous. A beautiful story and picture book. LOVE IT!
Thank you NetGalley and publisher, Quarto Publishing Group - words & pictures, for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Thank you to #Netgalley for allowing me to review this book!

This book is about a cute little Bunny that is granted three wishes, he uses his wishes on his friends and has none left over for himself. His selflessness was returned by his friends in such a cute way. I loved the rhyming of this book and it kept my 17 month old interested. The colours of the pictures were beautiful and added a nice element to the story. This was a wonderful story and well written. We enjoyed it!

Such a sweet children book! The illustrations are beautiful and the story too. Rabbit wants a wish so he asks his friends what they would wish for. The book is about friendships and being kind. Thanks for netgalley for a preview of this lovely book.

Rabbit finds himself with three wishes, but he doesn't know what to wish for. He decides to get ideas from his friends. And in the end, he decides that what he wants is something that will bring joy to all.

I was just mildly entertained by this book at the beginning. The rhyming and plot seemed average (good, but average). The only thing that stood out were the illustrations, which are AMAZING! But then Rabbit decides to do something extraordinarily kind and unselfish with his wishes, and he just melted my heart. Some may criticize this story saying that Rabbit has no thoughts of his own, but I think he does. It is not impossible to be at a point in life where all our needs are met and what we most want is joy and fulfillment for others. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. Especially in a world where kids are constantly being told that they need the next new gadget or that brand new toy on the market, it is good to be reminded that giving away can bring just as much joy (if not more) than getting for yourself. What a sweet story about kindness that inspires others to be kind. And as mentioned, those illustrations are beautiful and magical all by themselves. Highly recommended to those who love beautiful artwork, inspirational stories of kindness, and cute animals.

I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A bunny who finds a wish and does not know what to do. Instead, he asks his three friends what they would wish for. He wonders if that wish is for him or not. At the end, the bunny makes the best possible wish. Illustrations are beautiful and the message is wonderful for younger children to hear.

<i>Wish </i>by Chris Saunders is one of the most beautifully illustrated children's books--or just books in general--that I have ever had the pleasure to read. The artists' work was utterly phenomenal and I would be lying if I did not admit that a large reason I wanted to read this book was due to the amazing cover art you see before you. And this brilliantly dazzling artwork holds to the same standard as the cover through the entire book, amazingly filling me with a great love for this book based on the art alone. Of course, <i>Wish</i> is still so much more than just its artwork.

Wishes in the world of this book appear as little bright circles that one day appear before our main character, Rabbit. In fact, Rabbit does not only find <i>one</i> wish, he finds <i>three</i>! But Rabbit is unsure of what to wish for and so he goes out to ask three of his friends; Mouse, Fox, and Bear. These three friends have no problem whatsoever informing Rabbit of their deepest wishes and I found myself connecting most with the fox--which was wonderful and I will scream to the world for the rest of my life how much I love this book for making the fox wish to be a writer; I could honestly just cry at how beautiful and emotional I am about this moment--and while Rabbit remains unable to decide what he would wish for, he considers each of his friends deepest desires.

The question then becomes are the wishes of Rabbits friends the right wish for him? And if they are not, what then should he use his three wishes for? I wont say much more than that as to avoid spoiling the beautiful ending of this novel, but believe me when I say that it gives a lovely message and does well to support the amazing feats of friendship. I will definitely be getting myself a copy of this book at some point in the future and I have no qualms in admitting that, while I love the message, it is partially because I adore with every bit of my heart the character of the fox.

<i>I was provided a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. </i>

*thank you to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group - words & pictures for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

4 stars.

What I found I enjoyed most about this book, are the illustrations. They are really well done and have such a beautiful and carefree feeling to them. Mostly thanks to the use of the colours and the softness of the details. I think im 50/50 about the story. On One hand it seemed to be lacking something. I don't know what, just something. But on the other hand, it teaches little kids that kindness is really its own reward. That giving to others is a very nice thing to do. I loved also that Rabbits friends showed gratitude for being given a wish. I think that's important aswell. I also liked the way this story was written, in rhymes. Its beautifully told and has a very positive message. I would recommend this.

It's only once in a while that you come across a book that is so incredibly heartfelt and genuine that it manages to knock you off your feet. This book was that for me.

A fantastic storyline about being thoughtful and caring. The illustrations are simply stunning too. This would make the perfect addition to your child's library. I cannot believe this is a debut book. Can't wait for more from this author.

I absolutely love the illustrations - so dreamy and just beautiful. The rhyming was perfect and the story very sweet. I cannot wait to read this with my rabbit loving 4-year-old.

This was very cute and inspirational, and taught a lovely message of selflessness and friendship. The art was stunning and the rhyming text had a flow to it that would work well for reading out loud and for new readers. I'll definitely be adding this one to my acquisition list for our children's department and can't wait to recommend it to my patrons!

This was an incredibly adorable picture book that I will definitely be purchasing for my library. I loved the idea behind the book and the pictures are adorable.

Wish is the story of a very lucky young bunny named Rabbit, who one day is granted not one but three wishes of his choosing. Never having even had one wish at his disposal before, Rabbit wants to do things right so goes one at a time to visit his friends Mouse, Fox, and Bear, asking each for his ideas on what would be a good wish. The results are not only surprising for Rabbit, they also make all his choices so much easier in this charming, beautifully-rendered picture book where even the magic of friendship is stronger than that of a wish. Author Chris Saunders's illustrations are frame-worthy, some of the most beautiful artwork this reader's every seen in kid's literature, the book's message simple but in its way equally profound. A wonderful, touching tale. 5/5 stars

First I have to say that the illustrations in this book were wonderful! They are all very soft, quite magical and the colors are fantastic! The animals themselves are also very adorable! This is a great story about friendship and selflessness and I really enjoyed it. I think the book has a really great message for children about these two topics. The beautiful illustrations along with the lovely, lyrical story was a perfect combination and I certainly believe this would be any excellent book to read with any child. I can't wait to see the final book and look forward to reading what the author writes in the future.

Thank you to the publisher & NetGalley for sending me an ARC of this book.

What a beautifully illustrated picture book with an equally wonderful story! Three wishes have landed on Rabbit, but he does not know what to wish for. His friends give him their ideas and when he makes those wishes come true, his unselfish gift ultimately blesses his life as well. Saunders’ book has rhythm and rhyme, offers great opportunity for discussion on values, as well as providing a springboard for writing.

This book was received as an ARC from Quarto Publishing Group - words & pictures in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book is adorable beyond reason and the theme is a powerful message that EVERYONE should consider taking in. The pictures were so cool and so cute and the color scheme chosen for each of the pages was brilliantly selected in capturing the imagery of the story as if we were watching Rabbit and his friends throughout the story and how they loved Rabbit for his wishes and generosity that they all wanted rabbit to share the love with them. I absolutely cried tears of joy when I finished the book.

We will definitely consider adding this title to our Picture Book collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

My goodreads review:
This book is so cute! It's about a bunny who gets three wishes but doesn't know what to wish for. It's a story about friendship and selflessness. The illustrations are pretty and cute. I loved this book in every way, that's why I gave it 5 stars. I wished it was way longer!

I'm looking forward to more stories from this author, I now follow him on goodreads.

This is the perfect children's book and it teaches children to be kind. I liked the way it was told.

Magical illustrations abound in this sweet story about a rabbit who doesn't know what to wish for. He learns about.the joys of self-less giving. Perfect for ages 2-6.