Mrs. Wishy-Washy is a popular children's book character created by New Zealand author Joy Cowley, and illustrated by Elizabeth Ann Fuller.
[3] Written specifically for children with reading difficulties, the Mrs. Wishy-Washy stories use the "rhyme, rhythm, and repetition" style of learning.
This has been exceptionally effective in helping early readers learn to phonetically sound out words, resulting in increased vocabulary and excitement towards reading.
[5] Due to the character's appeal with young children, Mrs. Wishy-Washy is frequently the subject of lesson plans, Halloween costumes, and other fun activities in the classroom.
[9] Class plays featuring Mrs. Wishy-Washy are a common occurrence, giving children an early taste for acting, storytelling, and public speaking.