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Hope Is An Open Heart Hardcover – September 1, 2008

by Lauren Thompson (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
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Uplifting text by NYT bestselling author Lauren Thompson, paired with inspiring photographs from around the world, offers a timeless message of hope.

We've all had days when hope feels far away, when the world seems cold and dark. Thankfully, comfort can come to us in many ways, as it does in this very special book.

Lauren Thompson's luminous text, paired with breathtaking photographs from around the world, provides an uplifting introduction to the meaning of hope. Speaking to people of all ages, across all cultures, these words and images celebrate loving families, caring friends, small kindnesses, and great inner strength. Through this book, we can see hope reach around the world, and feel its power to change us all.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    10.75 x 0.25 x 10 inches
  6. Publisher
    Scholastic Press
  7. Publication date
    September 1, 2008
  8. ISBN-10
    9780545037372
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0545037372
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Kindergarten-Grade 2—This is an attractive book with possibilities for productive discussion if presented by a sensitive and intuitive adult. The text consists of a simple sentence per spread, with "hope" in large font and a color that correlates to a color in the photograph, an effective technique for tying the two together. This is followed by a philosophical definition with a key word or two in bold type. Some of the definitions may prove confusing to children—"Hope is sad tears flowing, making room for joy"—if encountered in isolation, but could enlarge their understanding if an opportunity for reflection were provided. A clear and vivid color photograph accompanies each spread. An author's note explains Thompson's impetus and motivation, but, more importantly, the circumstances experienced by some of the subjects, such as Hurricane Katrina and the 2004 Tsunami. This is a useful book for children who have endured or are learning about some of the disasters that have rocked the world recently.—Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ
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Hope, a word that sustains and comforts people everywhere, is attractively introduced to young children through simple phrases and page-filling photographs. “Sometimes hope feels far away. But hope is always there,” the book begins as a child looks through a rain-spattered window. Some of the definitions don’t quite seem to fit (e.g. “hope is the warmth of strong arms around you”), and often the word security is more apt than hope. But other parts of the text capture the feeling with intensity: “Hope is scared words asking for help, and finding that help is there.” The words are set against expansive backgrounds, in pure colors that evoke the emotion. Throughout, children from around the world are shown at play or being comforted by adults as they find their own reasons to hope. Preschool-Grade 2. --Ilene Cooper

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0545037379
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Press (September 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780545037372
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545037372
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.75 x 0.25 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hope when facing grief!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2015
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When sharing with children or anyone ( grown ups too) after the loss of a love one, we need to find hope, and see purpose, this is the right book!!!
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Judy Stivland
5.0 out of 5 stars Hope Is An Open Heart
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2013
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I read this over and over. Have given it to friends who are going through a difficult time. I am taking a copy to our grandson as they prepare for a move.
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Jim Schweickart
3.0 out of 5 stars Wish it was actually new
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
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I thought I’d ordered “new” which this seems to be on the interior, just need to figure out the best way to remove this label on the front. Many thanks to Miss Kim, but I’m not her.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Wish it was actually new
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
I thought I’d ordered “new” which this seems to be on the interior, just need to figure out the best way to remove this label on the front. Many thanks to Miss Kim, but I’m not her.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hope is and Open Heart
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2011
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Found out about this book while doing a reading day at an elementary school. Had to get a copy. Excellent pictures and content. Would highly recommend not just for children!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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Such a great book. It came in perfect condition
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book Full of Hope
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2010
Wanting to help her son cope with the after math of the September 11th attacks, Lauren Thompson wrote an inspiring book about Hope. With simple, yet powerful words, young readers will be able to understand the verifying degrees of Hope. Filled with pictures from around the world, Lauren captures hope in various degrees including those who survived Hurricane Katrina, those who gathered as families during the 2007 elections in East Timor, to surviors of the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

This is a moving, powerful, read that is a perfect addition for elementary school class rooms, libraries and at home. This book will be a great tool in helping Children cope with the things around them, and help them find the Hope that lies within them.

My favorite quote from the books is: "Hope is a heart that is open to the world around. Hope is knowing that things change-and that we can help things to change for the better."

This edition is part of the Help for Haiti/ Save The Children organization.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Here is to hoping you'll own this book and read it to your children.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2009
What a beautiful book! Not only is the photographs well done but the text is also just as beautiful! The author said that this book came came about after 9/11 and trying to calm her son and give him hope that life would get better.

Photos themselves tell stories. Two photos tell the story of two families from Alabama who lost everything from Hurricane Katrina, another family from New Orleans, Sri Lanka and East Timor. The photos are simple but strikingly beautiful.

So far my favorite pages are:

Hope is sad tears flowing, making room for joy.

Hope is remembering that you are no alone. Many others feel just the way you do. Many others care.

I hope you purchase this book for yourself, for a special child or as a gift. I hope that this book is read, enjoyed and that whom ever is reading and listening takes this book to heart.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2015
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A great book to share in your classroom with primary aged children
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