Hope and Fortune

Description

A child who loses her way seeks help from 12 multi-cultural and multi-generational fairies, who give her practical life advice to get on the right track.

Trying to possess its beauty, Esperanza chases after a butterfly, which inevitably leaves her behind, lost and scared. Then, she meets 12 Fortune Fairies. Among them is the Fortune Fairy of Beauty, who talks about the beautiful butterfly that flew away and comforts Esperanza by saying: "Beauty is not what you see with your eyes but with your heart." The other Fortune Fairies likewise give Esperanza words to live by to discover her true path.

Hope and Fortune is a children's book with positive and frank messages about empowerment and self-discovery, designed to stay with a child well beyond childhood.

Through her non-traditional Fortune Fairies, Marissa Bañez uses unvarnished words and vivid images to convey inspirational, aspirational, and optimistic perspectives on meeting some of life's challenges. Hope and Fortune is an invaluable toolbox containing tools to help children cope in their personal life journeys. It is a MUST BUY not only for children but for everyone who has ever felt lost.

Product Details

Price

$22.95 $21.34

Publisher

Black Rose Writing

Publish Date

February 02, 2023

Pages

Dimensions

8.5 X 11.0 X 0.25 inches | 0.98 pounds

Language

English

Type

Hardcover

EAN/UPC

9781685131173

BISAC Categories:

Social Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

Social Themes - Values & Virtues

Diversity & Multicultural

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About the Author

A first-generation immigrant to the U.S. from the Philippines, Marissa Bañez is a graduate of Princeton University and a lawyer licensed to practice in New York, California and New Jersey. She has published legal articles for the prestigious New York Law Journal and the American Bar Association, but her true passion for writing lies in her children's stories. She currently lives in New York City with her husband and daughter. Her childhood was filled with many original stories and puppet shows made up entirely by her mom. In her free time, Marissa likes to travel, design and make clothes, cook, binge-watch Star Trek shows and Korean dramas, and occasionally strum a guitar.

Reviews

"Here is an excellent book that distills real wisdom for young children . . ." -Tom McCaffrey, author of The Claire Trilogy

"An enchanting tale with a resounding message of love, kindness, empathy, courage, and resilience . . . " -Aleksandra Tryniecka, author of Bunky and the Walms

"With readers learning about virtue, kindness, respect, dignity, and love of others, it might also be a much needed read for all of us, regardless of age!" -Peter Antonucci, author of Billionaire's Paradise, Ecstasy at Sea

"Hope and Fortune offers children a beautiful exploration of the important traits necessary to navigate life's challenges and does it all with a magical sense of wonder." -Deb Preston, author of Girls Can

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