Copyright Date:
2022
Edition Date:
2022
Release Date:
09/13/22
Illustrator:
Grimard, Gabrielle,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
1-459-83325-2
ISBN 13:
978-1-459-83325-8
Dewey:
497
LCCN:
2021949103
Dimensions:
24 cm
Language:
Cree
Bilingual:
Yes
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
Written in English and Cree, this book conveys an unseen adult's wishes for a child.The hopes expressed have a reassuring and universal nature: "I hope you know beautiful happiness." "I hope that when sad tears leave your eyes someone is there to catch them." Many books of this nature tend to hope for wonderful things to happen to the child; refreshingly, this one expresses the hope that the child will also make wonderful things happen: "I hope you are helpful." "I hope you are a caretaker of Mother Earth." "I hope you are respectful." Grimard translates these feelings into luminous artwork that often expands upon the sentiment in question. On a page with the words, "I hope you are courageous," several children are shown holding placards that read "Every Child Matters," "We Are One," and "Equal." Every double-page spread expresses a hope, first in English, then followed by its Cree equivalent: "I hope that you are kind / nipakosêyimon ka-kisêwâtisiyan." Fittingly, given that this is a book addressed to children, the book ends, "I have lots of hopes, for you and for me, / but I wonderâ¦.What are your hopes?" The people portrayed are diverse in terms of ethnicity, skin color, and age. (This book was reviewed digitally.)Comforting, encouraging sentiments that adult readers and their little ones will appreciate. (Picture book. 3-5)
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.
This bilingual book includes full text in both English and Plains Cree.
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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