You Are My Wish

by Maryann Cusimano Love, Satomi Ichikawa (Illustrator)

Since its publication in 2001, You Are My I Love You has sold half a million copies worldwide and given voice to the unique love parents feel for their children. Now the creators of this modern classic reunite to honor the special bond between grandparent and grandchild, the one of passing along tradition, joyful spoiling, nurturing imagination, and pure adoration. Whether it's the sharing of stories or romping horsey rides, silly tickle fights or lazy fishing trips, there's truly nothing like it. With touching, heartfelt words and warm, playful illustrations, Maryann Cusimano Love and Satomi Ichikawa shine their spotlight on this unique relationship. 

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Love, Family

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Jocelin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very sweet and endearing book. A perfect gift for any grandparent. The story is simple and heartwarming.

[Donna Mork · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book about grandma and her grandchild. She is the old and wise, child is the new and lovable.

[Nichole · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was ok. Less weird than the teacher one.

[Angelica Cowart · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great read for the first day of school to read to your students

[Angela Sunde · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent example of how to use semi-colons correctly, You Are My Wish is every bit as delightful as its prequel You Are My I Love You, and a perfect lap read with the little loved one in your life.

I adore the simplicity of sentences like, 'I am your buttons; you are my ticklish belly.' Like an illustrated poem, You Are My Wish would be a good spring board for a poetry-writing exercise in the classroom:
I am your...; you are my....

Gorgeous writing and illustrations

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful picture book with watercolor illustrations by Satomi Ichikawa; the relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild in "balanced metaphors"--I am your wise face You are my new tooth smile. It is beautifully charming. I especially liked the purple shades in the grandmother's clothing.

[Rima Aroutiounian · Rating 5 out of 5]

"You are my wish" is a sweet book about grandparent and her grandchild and what her grandchild means to her. Good book to read to toddlers. Its about a grandparent and grandchild relationship. It is in pattern, good for phonological awareness.

[Chelsea Merkley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This sweet book took me about 10 minutes to read. It has adorable poem prose writing, linking younger and older generations. I am a Mom, and I still found it endearing. The illustrations are cheery and whimsical at the same time. I love it!!!

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though the grandma/grandchild relationship has been explored many times in this format, this book is just abstract enough to stay fresh and new, yet sweet and simple enough for small children.

[Shellee · Rating 2 out of 5]

book about the loving bond of a grandparent and grandchild. it uses metaphors to describe a beautiful relationship, some are a bit of a stretch. Similar to first book "You are my I Love You"

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grandmother--A beautiful book about grandparent--grandchild relationship,

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awwww...a sweet rhyming story about the special bond between a grandmother and her grandchild.

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

My least favorite of the 3. This one is about the grandparent-grandchild relationship. There are only a few good lines. The rest doesn't make as much sense as the other books in the series.

[Elsa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got this from a friend to read to my grandson. We both really had a good time reading it (ok I did and he didn't scream....hence a good time). I think we will be reading this a lot. Thanks, Susie.

[Cheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite children's books - I will keep this one at my house to read to my Grandchildren. Beautifully written with wonderful drawings.

[Earl · Rating 3 out of 5]

These books may be totally cheesy for some people but I love the sentimentality. From the author of "You Are My I Love You" and "You Are My Miracle"

[Jennessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very sweet book. Would be great for a grandparent to read.

[Danielle Mccoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story for the Grandparend lover in all of us.