# I Hope - Hardcover

by **Monique Gray Smith** (Author), **Gabrielle Grimard** (Illustrator)

**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_

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 9.4 x 9.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 13, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 21.95 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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