One day, a small seed is plucked from its tree by a warm wind and carried far from its home. Over rolling seas, distant lands, and unexpected encounters with new splendid friends, the little seed searches for the answer to a very big question:

What is hope?

Created by a doctor, this book is designed to help children learn to read whilst exploring big life concepts. It follows on from her successful debut children's book 'The Day the Sky Went Away, which has been widely recommended by paediatricians, parents, early educators, teachers and librarians. The book includes art activities to enable creative discussion and imagination, which can be incorporated into lesson plans for schools.

Readers Favourite 5 star review: Philip Van Heusen

Dr. Ellen Paton helps children understand the concept of hope through her book The Hope Seed. While reading this book, your child will be introduced to several different animals and aspects of hope. The illustrations by Shayna Renee Olivier will help to keep your child's interest. It also provides an opportunity to spend time discussing hope with your child and what it means to them. Help them understand that hope may change over time, and their understanding will grow and change as they become older. Having spent over forty years in my counseling office, I know that hope is the one ingredient everyone needs to survive. Give your child the gift of hope!