Feeling Hopeful
It's the captivating world of the library that ultimately saves the day in this incredibly unique story, brought to life through utterly gorgeous artwork...
Recommended ages: for 0 - 6yrs old
Author: Laura Wippell
Illustrator: Stella Mongodi
Format: Hardcover
What is this picture book about?
Far above the world, Hope the Dragon somersaults through the sky, protecting those below. But he encounters a formidable opponent in Fear, a monstrous creature that haunts little boys and girls everywhere.
Hope tries to devour Fear, but he does not succeed. Defeating Fear will take much more than a breath of fire and a gnash of teeth, so Hope enlists the help of a wise old creature, the Reader.
And it is inside the Reader's vast library that Hope finds what he is looking for, plus much more...
Praise for Feeling Hopeful
"I love this illustrator! Such a magical book." Bookworm Mom.
"If there's a problem, the answer is in a book. An important reminder about the pivotal importance of learning and reading." Get Kids Booked.
"More stunning artwork, coupled with a really unique and intriguing story." The Quiet Librarian.
An excerpt from the story
"Hope somersaulted across the blue sky.
His scales shone in the warm sunlight,
And the clouds happily bobbed after him.
Far below Hope, the world seemed amiss.
Fear was everywhere, but it looked and felt different for everyone.
Hope could not stand the grey, fearful world he saw beneath his rainbow snout.
He was hunting Fear.
Hope glimpsed Heidi many miles below on her parents’ farm.
She was watching her thirsty animals search for water.
Hope saw Fear hoist its huge body on top of Heidi’s head and bounce up and down..."
Frequently asked questions
Well, we used to, but now we only ship to Australia and New Zealand.
For all other countries, we have exclusive distributors who wholesale our books to retailers.
If you're in the USA, you'll find us in Barnes & Noble and Target.
Usually within two business days.
We publish our books in both formats. If it's hardcover, it will be noted clearly in the product description - otherwise, you can assume it's softcover.
Commonly newborns through to seven year-olds, but we like to think we're equally loved by very big kids, too!
That depends how good it is! Seriously, though, we're signing new authors all the time and you can learn more HERE.
Ethicool HQ is in Tasmania, Australia, but we have a large warehouse presence in Berkeley, USA, servicing the northern hemisphere.
When we have new release titles on the way (i.e. in the middle of being printed or shipped to our warehouses), we put them up for pre-order. It usually means they're a few weeks or months away from being delivered to customers.
