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Annotation: This beautifully illustrated picture book, written by award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith, explores all the hopes adults have for the children in their lives.

Genre: [Realistic fiction]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #328856

Format: Publisher's Hardcover

Publisher: Orca Books

Edition Date: 2022 Release Date: 09/13/22

Illustrator: Grimard, Gabrielle,

Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)

ISBN: 1-459-82593-4

ISBN 13: 978-1-459-82593-2

Dewey: E

LCCN: 2021948777

Dimensions: 24 cm

Subject Heading:
Hope. Juvenile fiction.
Parent and child. Juvenile fiction.
Love. Juvenile fiction.
Hope. Fiction.
Parent and child. Fiction.
Love. Fiction.

Language: English

Reviews:

ALA Booklist (Wed Nov 30 00:00:00 CST 2022)

In her latest picture book, Canadian author and international speaker Smith delivers a message of hope that all children in a community will experience love, joy, and acceptance. The simple text and full-bleed illustrations in soft, warm-hued watercolors depict the happy, round faces of a diverse range of children as they enthusiastically experience their world. Big smiles show their happiness with belly laughs, hugs, and snuggles from family members and active outdoor play, from picnics to fishing to fun in the snow. The ingredients for happiness express the hope that children will experience and practice kindness, helpfulness, curiosity, respect for others, and support from family, including loving parents and grandparents. Other goals include caring for Mother Earth and having healthful food, clean water, and a safe place to sleep. The book ends with, "I hope you always remember that you are special and you matter." A good platform to discuss children's hopes, which is useful in both group and one-on-one settings.

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Reading Level: 2.0

Interest Level: P-2

Lexile: NP

Poignant words from award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith about all the hopes adults have for the young people in their lives.

The hopes we have for the children in our lives are endless. We want our young people to thrive and experience all that life has to offer, but we also feel protective of them. Using simple but powerful statements, Monique Gray Smith delivers a touching message about loving, nurturing and wishing the best for our children. Paired with Gabrielle Grimard's warm and enchanting illustrations, the message in I Hope will resonate with all parents, grandparents and caregivers.

Available in French as Jespère.

Praise for Monique Gray Smith:

Joyful and tender...celebrates the activities that bring gladness through family and cultural connections.School Library Journal, starred review for My Heart Fills With Happiness

Smith's text is heartwarming!Debbie Reese, American Indians in Children's Literature for You Hold Me Up

GentleNotably centering Indigenous families and characters of color in personal and communal activitiesand encouraging readers to evaluate their actions toward others.Publisher's Weekly for When We Are Kind

Smith tackles difficult and complex conversations with straightforwardness and compassion.School Library Journal, starred review for Speaking Our Truth

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