Showing posts with label hope. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hope. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Hope in a Jar by Deborah Marcero #review #childrensbooks #bookseries #hope



About the book:

Llewellyn the bunny and his friends dream of many things. Some of their dreams are small, like learning to ice skate, visiting a friend, or acting in the school play. And some of their dreams are big, like going to the moon, or becoming a ballet dancer or a wildlife photographer. Their dreams feel so precious that the bunnies place them in jars for safekeeping. But when a storm comes and destroys their collection of jars, Llewellyn and his friends wonder: what's the point of dreaming if everything could be lost?


My review:

All people dream of doing special and not so special things. It seems appropriate to want to bottle those things up and hope they come true. The problem has always been, what happens when those dreams are shattered, just like in the book? What then?

I loved that that answer was addressed in this book for children. It did not sugarcoat the fact that not all dreams can come to fruition, but it did allow the dream of them. That is what is most important here. If children (and adults) cannot dream of something, hope for it, what is the point. The book makes it clear that even if something you hope for does not come through, let go of it and redream.

This book was an excellent read. The author also did the illustrations which made for a complete and wholesome book.

5 stars in a jar!

~Disclosure: I picked up a copy of this book at my local library. The views here are 100% my own opinions and may differ from yours. ~Michelle, Reading Authors Network 

Where to find the author:

Amazon

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Needles the Forgotten Christmas Tree by Richard Wagner #review #christmas #childrensbooks #picturebooks #hope


Summary: 

The world is not always a perfect place. Needles, a scraggly little tree, must endure criticism, laughter, and setbacks to realize his goal of becoming a beautiful Christmas tree. 

My review:

This sweet book is about hope and being you in spite of what others may think of you. This book is about determination to shine even if others don't say you are good enough. Believe in yourself, like the little tree,Needles,did! He was good enough to be the best Christmas tree ever for a little girl who needed to have a bit of Christmas when things were not so bright for her. He had hope that he would be even when it seemed lost. He gave hope to the little girl and it was important to her.

I honestly almost teared up and the loveliness of such a simple tale. The illustrations only enhanced a sweet, sweet story. I think you will love it too and it should be a holiday tradition to read.

5 Christmas stars!

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the author. The review here is 100% my own opinions and may differ from yours. ~Michelle, Reading Authors Network

Where to find the author:

https://www.amazon.com/Needles-Forgotten-Christmas-Richard-Wagner-ebook/dp/B0BNLWZP2T/ref=sr_1_2?crid=NRGAPG9FOMZR&keywords=Richard+Wagner+Needles+the+Forgotten+Christmas+Tree&qid=1670385941&sprefix=richard+wagner+needles+the+forgotten+christmas+tr%2Caps%2C360&sr=8-2on