Hope Is a Hop

by Katrina Moore, Melissa Iwai (Illustrator)

Overview

Just in time for Easter, a moving exploration of hope, from its resilient roots to its sprouting—and surprising!—possibilities.

When Eva's hopes for a cheerful flower garden are dashed by a rascally—and hungry! —rabbit, she sinks into despair. But it's from this new vantage point that she discovers something surprising and wonderful about her four-legged-nemesis that reminds Eva of her own growing family and inspires her to try again.

Told in sweet, lyrical verse, and accompanied by the tenderest illustrations, Hope is a Hop shares a powerful message and the heart-tugging illustrations and bunny rabbit motif make it a natural pick for Easter gifting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593323854
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	03/07/2023
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	330,738
Product dimensions:	9.37(w) x 11.37(h) x 0.34(d)
Lexile:	AD470L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Katrina Moore is an author and elementary school teacher. She’s made brand new starts in many places. She now lives with her family in New Jersey.

Melissa Iwai is an award-winning author and illustrator who received her BFA in Illustration from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. Now, she lives in Brooklyn with her family.

Editorial Reviews

This charming story is about resilience in the face of challenge. Eva’s experience is a wonderful example of how a change in perspective can offer us renewed hope… A sweet springtime story of new beginnings.” –Kirkus

From the Publisher

2022-11-16
Eva must find new hope after a furry friend ruins their garden.

The protagonist starts a garden with a heart full of hope. Beginning with several tiny seeds, the child cares for the garden. With the help of a parent, Eva even makes a scarecrow to protect it from a hungry bunny. But when the bunny returns to munch on the garden and the cat chases it away—making a mess in the process—Eva is overcome by anger and sadness, running into the nearby woods. Wrapped up in a hug from a parent, Eva hears a soft heartbeat (that and Eva’s mother’s burgeoning belly are hints of the new sibling we eventually see). Following a trail of petals that the bunny left behind, Eva makes a beautiful discovery—a passel of little bunnies. Filled with forgiveness and new hope, Eva starts the garden again. This charming story is about resilience in the face of challenge. Eva’s experience is a wonderful example of how a change in perspective can offer us renewed hope. The bright, expressive illustrations add context to the lovely, lyrical verse. Eva presents as biracial with light brown skin and curly black hair; one parent presents as Black, with medium brown skin and curly black hair, while Eva’s mother has light skin and straight black hair. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

A sweet springtime story of new beginnings. (Picture book. 3-7)

Kirkus Reviews