In its January 1, 2007 issue, Booklist writes of The Wish, coauthored by Elle van Lieshout and Erik van Os:

“Features captivating pastel artwork that creates a distinctive setting. The beautifully composed, rather spare scenes feature lines that sweep lyrically across the pages and provide details that reward children studying the pictures. Lila herself is portrayed as such an appealing, droll, down-to-earth figure that the happiness she finds on her birthday is entirely satisfying. A rewarding choice for reading aloud."