Hope Is a Hop

illustrated by Melissa Iwai
Dial/Penguin
​March 7, 2023
ISBN: 9780593323854
Books signed by both author and illustrator from Books of Wonder!



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.

Praise for Hope Is A Hope...


“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


NEWS, APPEARANCES, AND EVENTS:
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March 22, 2024: HOPE IS A HOP is featured on Picture Book Builder's Blog! Both me & the illustrator, Melissa Iwai, are interviewed about how this book began, the collaboration between text and art, and our inspirations. There's also a Giveaway!
February 22, 2024: HOPE IS A HOP is featured on Kathy Teaman's Writing and Illustrating Blog! Read about the book's journey and enter the Giveaway!
​April 23, 2023: It was so much fun to be on a picture book panel at Books of Wonder, NYC, to celebrate HOPE IS A HOP, along with illustrator, Melissa Iwai, and other awesome picture book creators, too. Thanks to everyone who came out to join us!
2023 HOPE IS A HOP Features:
  • Reading with Your Kids podcast: Listen to an interview where I talk about HOPE IS A HOP, writing habits, and magic, too!
  • YABC interview I chat with YA Books Central about how a "little bit of light--brought on by backyard bunnies, was the seed that grew into HOPE IS A HOP," and more about the book, and more. Check it out!
  • Romper HOPE IS A HOP is featured among 24 Children's Easter Books to Read 
  • Brightly HOPE IS A HOP is included in Brightly's Best Easter Books for Kids List
  • Library Mom HOPE IS A HOP makes LibraryMom's Perfect Picture Books for Easter List!  
  • Some the Wiser An excellent ist of Favorite Easter Books for Kids that includes HOPE IS A HOP! 
  • GoodreadswithRonna HOPE IS A HOP makes this collection of Best Easter Books for Children 
  • All Done Monkey Blog features HOPE IS A HOP on this fabulous list of New Spring Books Kids Will Love  
  • Babies to Bookworms  inclues HOPE IS A HOP on their recommended list of New Easter Books for Kids 
  • Storytime Secrets does a lovely review and recommendation of HOPE IS A HOP on their rundown of Easter Books 
February 7, 2022: Sneak peek at Melissa's incredible illustration from HOPE IS A HOP! Follow her instagram to see more amazing art!
.June 10, 2021: ​Publishers Weekly Rights Reports announces HOPE IS A HOP, a picture book hopping onto shelves and into hearts Spring 2023!

FUN & FREE Activities

Surprise Seeds Key: 1: Lupines 2: Zinnias 3: Daisies 4: Cosmos 5: wildflowers, 6 Sunflowers, 7 Snapdragons