The Big Wish

by Carolyn Conahan

Summary: A young girl tries to make a world record-breaking wish.

This is a well crafted story. The young girl in this story, Molly, initiates a generous offer to pick a town person’s wish for her big day. The people in her town overwhelm her with wishes. It is appropriate to discuss that good deeds can be hard to handle, but, in the end, are worth it. Conversely, it is appropriate to discuss not taking advantage of generous people. The ending implies that sometimes wishes come true, but sometimes we can make our own wishes come true.

Interest Level: ages 2-grade 3
Reading Level: grade 3