A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month August 2018 | The Garden of Hope is a simple story with a powerful message of hope. Isabel Otter tackles themes of sadness and anxiety alongside love and beauty, whilst exploring the delicate and heart-warming relationship between a father and daughter as they navigate their changed lives together. The absence in this book is open to interpretation, meaning that this is perfect for those looking for a book to open discussion not only on the subject of loss, but also absenteeism in the case of family breakdown.
Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month for August 2018
Once Upon A Wild Wood by Chris Riddell
Oscar and the CATastrophe by Sarah Horne
Run Wild by Gill Lewis
Peril in Paris (Taylor & Rose: Secret Agents) by Katherine Woodfine
The Garden of Hope by Isabel Otter
When Dad senses Maya’s worry, he tells her the story of how Mum nourished her garden, and in turn, that garden nourished her. As Maya sets about clearing weeds and sowing new seeds and reviving a once neglected garden, she finds a similar comfort in watching new growth bloom as a result of her diligent care.
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When Dad senses Maya’s worry, he tells her the story of how Mum nourished her garden, and in turn, that garden nourished her. As Maya sets about clearing weeds and sowing new seeds and reviving a once neglected garden, she finds a similar comfort in watching new growth bloom as a result of her diligent care.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Garden of Hope and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
The Garden of Hope features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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The Garden of Hope was written by Isabel Otter and published by Caterpillar Books Ltd an imprint of Little Tiger Press Group
The Garden of Hope has 32 pages