{"product_id":"hope-more-than-wishful-thinking-paperback","title":"Hope! More Than Wishful Thinking - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGina Prosch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKyle Merriman\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHolly learns the hard way that crossing her fingers and hoping for the best is no strategy for success. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The night before an important English test, Holly socializes more than she studies. On the day of the exam, Holly hopes the test won't be too hard and she really hopes to score big. But when her grade is posted online, she sees a big fat D with a plus sign. Staring at her grade and feeling a mix of disappointment and disbelief, Holly tells her mom that she had hoped really, really hard but it looks like that wasn't enough. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMom must gently remind her daughter that \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ewishful thinking rarely works by itself\u003c\/b\u003e. If Holly wants to make her dreams come true, she has to do more than hope. She has to be an active participant by staying motivated, putting in the effort, and being resilient. What Holly needs is a different kind of hope. A HOPE that is\u003cb\u003e built on Hard work, Optimism, and Perseverance, so Eventually her dreams can become reality. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Author Gina Prosch helps young children see and understand how to be the leaders of their own lives by maintaining a sense of hopefulness and emotional resilience. A special page written specifically for parents and educators offers insights and \u003cb\u003epractical tips on helping children lean into hope to find the motivation they need to achieve their goals\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHope! More Than Wishful Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e is the second title in the author's \u003ci\u003eHolly's Choice\u003c\/i\u003e series, which also includes\u003ci\u003e Joy! You Find What You Look For\u003c\/i\u003e. Written for children ages 5 to 11, the series empowers young readers to embrace life with more joy, hope, and love.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGINA PROSCH is an award-winning writer who has always been a sucker for a good story. Gina's love of reading drew her to degrees in English and years spent teaching at the University of Wyoming and Presbyterian College. She also has taught kids at the high school and elementary levels. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eJoy! You Find What You Look For\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThis Day's Joy\u003c\/i\u003e, and you can follow her at ginaprosch.com and thisdaysjoy.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 8.74 x 8.74 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763961823520,"sku":"9798889070115","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7650da1a9e90bba4a77683ba92354879.webp?v=1780243006","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/hope-more-than-wishful-thinking-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}