The Book of Hopes

Name: The Book of Hopes
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781526629883
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Words and Pictures to Comfort, Inspire and Entertain

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The Book of Hopes is a collection of short stories, poems, and illustrations aimed at children, designed to inspire optimism and uplift spirits. Compiled by Katherine Rundell, it features contributions from well-known authors and illustrators, each bringing a unique tale of joy and wonder. It's a celebration of imagination and positivity, perfect for young readers.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this collection if you seek comfort and inspiration, as it offers a mix of uplifting stories, beautiful illustrations, and thoughtful poems meant to spark hope and wonder in children and adults alike. Perfect for those who love tales that evoke joy and positivity.

The Book of Hopes

First published online to comfort, inspire and entertain children during lockdown, Katherine Rundell's collection of over 100 works from the best authors and illustrators of children's books has been read by almost half a million people. A donation from the sale of each book will go to NHS Charities Together

First published online to comfort, inspire and entertain children during lockdown, Katherine Rundell’s collection of over 100 works from the best authors and illustrators of children’s books has been read by almost half a million people. A donation from the sale of each book will go to NHS Charities Together

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Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year
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In difficult times, what children really need is hope. And in that spirit, bestselling author Katherine Rundell emailed some of the children's writers and artists whose work she loved most:

'I asked them to write something very short, fiction or non-fiction, or draw something that would make the children reading it feel like possibility-ists: something that would make them laugh or wonder or snort or smile. The response was magnificent, which shouldn’t have surprised me, because children’s writers and illustrators are professional hunters of hope … I hope that the imagination can be a place of shelter for children and that The Book of Hopes might be useful in that, even if only a little.'

This collection, packed with short stories, poems and pictures from the very best children’s authors and illustrators, aims to provide just that. Within its pages you'll find animal friends from insects to elephants, high-flying grandmas, a homesick sprite, the tooth fairy, and even extra-terrestrial life.

There are 133 contributions from authors and illustrators, including Anthony Horowitz, Axel Scheffler, Catherine Johnson, Jacqueline Wilson, Katherine Rundell, Lauren Child, Michael Morpurgo and Onjali Q. Raúf. A donation from the sale of each book will go to NHS Charities Together, in gratitude for the incredible efforts of all those who worked in hospitals over the quarantine period.
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'An anthology on the theme of hope … it includes a rich range of images, poetry, stories and non-fiction' - Sunday Times, 'Stories to charm on endless days'

Proceeds from this book will be donated to NHS Charities Together. In respect of UK sales, this will be £2.10 and in respect of sales in other territories this will be 16% of net receipts (at least 62p).
NHS Charities Together is a charity registered in England and Wales (registered charity no. 1186569).

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The Book of Hopes, beautifully compiled by Katherine Rundell, has been praised for its uplifting and diverse collection of stories, poems, and illustrations. Critics admire its ability to celebrate themes of nature, courage, and kindness, providing young readers with both a source of comfort and inspiration. It is regarded as a vital addition to every child's bookshelf, offering moments of joy and hope.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526629883

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Contributors:

Edited by Katherine Rundell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 590g

Pages: 400

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

The Book of Hopes contributors (alphabetically by first name) are:
Abi Elphinstone, A.F. Harrold, Aisha Bushby, Alex T. Smith, Alex Wheatle, Andy Shepherd, Anna James, Annabel Pitcher, Anthony Horowitz, Anthony McGowan, Axel Scheffler, Ben Bailey Smith, Carim Nahaboo, Catherine Doyle, Catherine Johnson, Catherine Rayner, Cerrie Burnell, Chris Haughton, Chris Mould, Chris Riddell, Chris Smith, Clémentine Beauvais, Daniel Egnéus, Danny Wallace, David Almond, David Roberts, David Solomons, David Tazzyman, Ed Clarke, Ed Vere, Emily Fox, Emily Gravett, Emily Sutton, Emma Chichester Clark, Emma Yarlett, Fiona Woodcock, Fleur Hitchcock, Francesca Simon, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Geraldine McCaughrean, Gillian Cross, Greg James, Harriet Muncaster, Hilary McKay, Isabel Thomas, Jack Noel, Jackie Morris, Jacqueline Wilson, James Campbell, Jane Ray, Jasbinder Bilan, Jenny McLachlan, Jessica Townsend, Jessie Burton, Jim Smith, Jo Cotterill, Jonny Duddle, Joseph Coelho, Joseph Elliott, Kate Pankhurst, Katherine Rundell, Katherine Woodfine, Katie Abey, Katie Tsang, Kevin Crossley-Holland, Kevin Tsang, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Laura Ellen Anderson, Laura Hughes, Lauren Child, Lauren St John, L.D. Lapinski, Lisa Thompson, Lissa Evans, Liz Pichon, Lorraine Gregory, Louie Stowell, Lydia Monks, Marcia Williams, Marianne Levy, Marie-Alice Harel, Mark Haddon, Maz Evans, Melissa Castrillón, M. G. Leonard, Michael Morpurgo, Michelle Magorian, Michelle Paver, Nick Lake, Nicola Skinner, Nizrana Farook, Onjali Q. Raúf, Pamela Butchart, Patience Agbabi, Patrick Ness, Peter Bunzl, Petr Horácek, Philip Ardagh, Piers Torday, P.J. Lynch, Polly Dunbar, Polly Ho-Yen, Rebecca Cobb, Rikin Parekh, Rob Biddulph, Robin Stevens, Ross MacKenzie, Ross Montgomery, R.S. McKay, Rutendo Tavengerwei, Sally Gardner, Sally Nicholls, Sam Copeland, Sam Usher, Sara Ogilvie, Sarah Crossan, Sarah McIntyre, Sarah Massini, SF Said, Sharna Jackson, Sharon Davey, Sibéal Pounder, Sita Brahmachari, Sophie Anderson, Sophie Dahl, Stephanie Burgis, Steven Lenton, Susie Day, Swapna Haddow, Thomas Taylor, Tom Percival, Vashti Hardy, William Sutcliffe, Yasmeen Ismail, Zana Fraillon.