Hope-So Too [Hardcover]

Jodi Hills (Author), Barb Bjornson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

This children's book is a heartwarming story that truly captures the power of hope. Written in verse, the story centers around a young girl named Hope-So who is adopted and follows her hope-filled journey to adopt a puppy from an animal shelter.

The story also brings us inside an animal shelter to two special dogs whose hope for a home and family draw them to Hope-So.

Part of the proceeds from Hope-So Too will go to help homeless animals at shelters throughout the US. Beautiful full-color pastel illustrations magically bring Hope-So Too to life.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

"Through my line of original artwork, prints, greeting cards, journals, magnets, and books, I explore the days we thrive and the ones we survive...finding the beauty of both the tears and laughter along the way.

There was a time when I thought I had to be the only one feeling, laughing and living this way...but once I started sharing my thoughts through my artwork, I realized that the whole world is going through all these emotions, all the time...whether you're searching for your lipstick, your life-long love, or your possible dream, we're all just trying to have a good day and get to the next one. I hope my work can play a small part in helping you do both!"

Barbara Bjornson is a published illustrator of children's books. Published credits of Barbara Bjornson include Feliz Navidad: Learning Songs and Traditions in Spanish (Teach Me) (Teach Me), A Grandma Like Yours/ A Grandpa Like Yours.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 36 pages
• Publisher: Tristan Publishing (October 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972650423
• ISBN-13: 978-0972650427
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 10 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,528,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular!, September 27, 2005

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Armchair Interviews (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hope-So Too (Hardcover)

At last! A wonderful book that celebrates adoption (specifically transracial adoption.)

Hope-so was adopted by a family that hoped so for a child to love and care for. Their hope was answered when a special little girl entered their family. Because they had hoped so for a child, they named her Hope-so. Hope-so wanted to pass on the love and family life she now had. She wanted to give her heart to a puppy that needed a little girl. And while she hoped for a puppy, a little puppy, without a family, hoped for the same.

Hope-so Too is the delightful story of the dreams that can come true when two hope together. It is also the celebration of love and family. The illustrations are stunning with loads of inviting and colorful images that will draw in children and adults alike.

Armchair Interviews says: Hope-so Too is a special story that will resonate with all families, not only adoptive families.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, March 30, 2005

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C. Olson "soconikbooks" (MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hope-So Too (Hardcover)

A wonderful story about hopes and dreams. This is a story about a little girl who was adopted and now wants to adopt a puppy of her own. She hopes and dreams of her puppy and when she goes to the shelter she finds the perfect one.

Beautiful, warm, illustrations.