Book Series · 4 Books

I Wish. . . Books

In order from I Wish I Had Freckles Like Abby to I Wish I Was Strong Like Manuel.

The I Wish. . . series is a set of 4 picture books by Kathryn Helig and Deborah Hembrook, published between 2007 and 2008. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

I Wish I Had Freckles Like Abby
I Wish I Had Glasses Like Rosa
I Wish I Was Strong Like Manuel
I Wish I Was Tall Like Willie
I Wish I Had Freckles Like Abby
I Wish I Had Glasses Like Rosa
I Wish I Was Strong Like Manuel
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

I Wish I Had Freckles Like Abby
Sale price
$795
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

I Wish I Had Freckles Like Abby

By Kathryn Helig, Deborah Hembrook, Bonnie Adamson (Illustrator)

Two friends discover the power of embracing their true selves.

32 pages· 149 words· Est. 3 min read
Paperback
The complete set

I Wish. . . Series

4 books · Published 2007–2008

Series
Sale price
$795

I Wish I Had Freckles Like Abby

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

Two friends discover the power of embracing their true selves.

I Wish I Had Glasses Like Rosa

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

Two friends discover the value of their own uniqueness.

I Wish I Was Strong Like Manuel

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

Two boys discover the value of their own uniqueness.

Sale price
$1597

I Wish I Was Tall Like Willie

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

Two boys discover the value of their own uniqueness.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the I Wish. . . series?

There are 4 books in the I Wish. . . series. It began with I Wish I Had Freckles Like Abby in 2007, and the newest book, I Wish I Was Tall Like Willie, was published in 2008.

What ages are the I Wish. . . books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring I Wish. . . to life.

01

Kathryn Helig

Author
02

Deborah Hembrook

Author
03

Bonnie Adamson

Illustrator

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