Скачать или смотреть Wish by Barbara O'Connor Book Trailer | Heartwarming Realistic Fiction (Grades 3-6)

"Every day since the fourth grade, I have made the same wish." This moving book trailer for Wish by Barbara O'Connor is a powerful resource for 3rd-6th Grade teachers. Use this visual hook for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) units on family, belonging, and the healing power of a loyal dog.

📖 About the Story: Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish for years. But when she is sent to live with family she barely knows in the Blue Ridge Mountains, she thinks her wish will never come true. That is, until she meets Wishbone, a scrawny stray dog, and Howard, a neighbor who shows her what it means to be a true friend. Charlie learns that sometimes what you wish for isn't nearly as good as what you actually find.

✨ Perfect For:

SEL & Character Education: Discussing resilience, temper, and different family structures (foster care/kinship care).

Animal Empathy: A great pick for any student who connects with stories about the bond between humans and dogs.

First Chapter Friday: A grounded, emotional story that captures the hearts of middle-grade readers immediately.

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