I Hope

Monique Gray Smith, Gabrielle Grimard

Book cover for I Hope
Book cover for I Hope

I Hope

I Hope

Monique Gray Smith, Gabrielle Grimard

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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.


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

"Gentle...Notably centering Indigenous families and characters of color in personal and communal activities--and 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

Critical Reviews

"Comforting, encouraging sentiments that adult readers and their little ones will appreciate."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Grimard's artwork along with Gray Smith's messages of hope create a synergy and context...Together they successfully teach intangible moments."-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

"The ingredients for happiness...A good platform to discuss children's hopes, which is useful in both group and one-on-one settings."-- "Booklist"

"Walks the line of cultural specificity and broad relatability, offering readers multiple ways to connect to the narrative...[An] excellent option for parents looking for something to read with their young children."-- "Quill & Quire"

"Simple but compelling...The poignant message in I Hope will resonate with parents, grandparents and caregivers as they seek all good things for the children within their realm."-- "Canadian Children's Book News"

"A hopeful read for audiences young and old finding themselves and their place in the world and leaving a positive impact while living whole-heartedly and joyfully."-- "Children's Literature"

Publishing Information

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Pub date: 2022-09-13
Length: 32 pages

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