<p><strong><em>Hope-frog-ly</em></strong> is about Benny a lovable <em>frog</em> who is always hopeful no matter how bad things are. The <em>story</em> shows how never losing <em>hop</em>e can help us through difficult times. It highlights the importance of hope and also teaches children how to hope. Vibrant illustrations by <em>Dana Espag</em> really bring the story to life.</p><p>Playing with words is part of the <em>fun</em> and in this book the words &lsquo;hopefully&rsquo; and &lsquo;frog&rsquo; have been put together to make a playful word &lsquo;hope-frog-ly&rsquo; &ndash; which means in a hopeful frog-like way. Before you know it &lsquo;hope-frog-ly&rsquo; could become part of your child&rsquo;s vocabulary!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><em>Hope-frog-ly</em></strong> is one of the ten books in the exciting <strong>Farm-tastic</strong> <em>series</em> by <em>children&rsquo;s author Jacqui Shepherd</em>. Each book features an animal on a <em>farm</em> and highlights an important <em>life</em> <em>lesson</em> through the story. The books have beautiful <em>full-colour illustrations</em> and accessible language for both first- and second-language learners. The <em>word play</em> used in all the books adds an extra element of fun that children are sure to love. The books are perfect for reading to little ones and for older children to read by themselves.</p><p>Other <em>titles</em> in the series include:</p><ul> <li><em>Invisi-bull</em></li> <li><em>Enor-mouse</em></li> <li><em>Hap-pig-ness</em></li> <li><em>Un-hap-puppy</em></li> <li><em>G-lamb-orous</em></li> <li><em>Imag-hen-ation</em></li> <li><em>Fear-foal</em></li> <li><em>For-goat-ten</em></li> <li><em>Dis-cow-very</em></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Read them all! By relating to the adorable farm characters featured in these stories<em> </em>children will not only be entertained but also be encouraged to adopt <em>values</em> and <em>attitudes </em>that will help them in their daily lives.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow our Awareness Publishing Facebook page&nbsp;for the latest news and updates on this and other series.</p>