First sentence: Hope is a light you turn on in the dark,
an up before sunrise--start of a spark.
Hope is a whisper you say to your heart.
It's a hoe and a hole and a heap in your cart.
Hope is a seed that is too small to spy,
deep in the dirt that's deserted and dry.

Premise/plot: Eva is a little gardener; she's giving it her all. But sometimes things don't go exactly according to plan. Sometimes disappointment leads to new joys, however. Such is the case in Hope is a Hop.

My thoughts: I found this rhyming picture book super sweet and adorable. I loved the unfolding story. The illustrations complement the text so well. Yes, Eva's rabbit started out a pest, but, it was hard to stay mad at the rabbit after the 'big reveal.' The ending of this one is so sweet and precious. I absolutely loved the artwork. ( )