This book held such a positive message for younger children who are suffering from feelings of depression, anxiety, ,loss, etc. The way this author articulates the feelings of loss due to suicide and depression are done so well for this age group. The illustrations were beautiful!

The book, A Flicker of Hope, deals with children who are feeling depressed but may not know that's the right word for what they are feeling. It uses candles as an example of how light can come in when you are feeling dark. The book also gives examples of things that may be causing people to feel depressed. I loved the message and thought that it would really resonate with children. However, my one critique is that I'm not sure of the intended audience. The size of the book and the pictures seemed to be aimed at kids (ages 5-7 ish?). But the examples of why kids were feeling depressed (will I get into college? or getting a C on a Physics exam) are aimed at high school students. While I think the book could be helpful for either age group, there is a disconnect. The high school student may balk at the childish-ness of the pictures and words while it may be over the head of an elementary school student.

This book honestly made my chest tighten. It's a beautiful story about reaching out to others when your inner light begins to get dark. It's about overcoming depression, overcoming tough times, by asking for the help of others. I love it.

The message in this book is one that everyone needs to hear and absorb every day. It was such a touching book and done in a way that is easy to grasp and internalize, especially if you are young. I love how the candle characters show that although we have our own trials and bad days to hurdle over, we all deal with very similar things. When you think you are the only one having a bad day and not coping well, there are other out there who are dealing with similar, if not the same issues. As a child, I lost my Mom at a very young age and this book would have been nice to read and remind me that, while life can be tough, you will always get through and that you can help inspire hope in others who need it. I also adore the bright and whimsy illustrations are colors are in this book. They really grab you and can cheer you up. Each candle is different; I think that an important point to drive home, that we all look different and come from different places, but we are all still human and susceptible to the same feelings.

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I wanted to read a book to pass my time in a quick manner. So I was browsing through and I saw this book and picked it up.I finished it in 15 mins or less( didn't track). This is beautifully illustrated and written though a children's book I am so much feeling relief of having read it. It's so uplifting, sometimes when u grow up too u need encouragement and I feel like this book has given me a way out of my clouds. I am tempted to buy This for my little brother and myself too.
You just need to pick this book up and not read reviews.
Thank you net gallery for this wonderful ebook!

The message of this book is one we definitely need in today's society - sharing hope and helping one another. The "dark clouds" of worry had universal concerns which all children and teens could relate to. However, while I understand the book has been written for a wide age group, the use of 'being blasted on instagram' as a concern could be changed to something more universal in all age groups. The illustrations were simplistic but colourful which would hold young children's attention well. I would highly recommend this title for parents and teachers of young children, as well as for middle grade or junior high English teachers.

Wow! This book is so well done. The illustrations connect perfectly to the story. The story could literally be a lifesaver to some children who feel hopeless. I loved that it gave examples of ways to ask for help when feeling hopeless instead of just stating what someone should do. It describes the ways that someone might feel hopeless and also gives examples of why they might feel hopeless, such as losing a loved one or not being as good at something as friends. It is written by counselors with many years of experience and seems to be a very useful resource for parents and schools.

Everyone needs a little hope sometimes. Everyone can be a Hopebuilder. What a powerful message presented in A Flicker of Hope! The concept of hope and how it effects your outlook is a theme that is not often talked about, but is desperately needed, especially amongst children. This beautifully illustrated story book will help children understand and discuss the concept of hope and how to be a Hopebuilder to those around them. Another home run by Julia Cook!

Book Feature on my blog on the release day.

How sweet are the illustrations in this book! MacKenzie Haley has done a wonderful job, and A Flicker of Hope is out now.