Award-winning children's picture book author, Dr. Hope

Dr. Hope's

Award-Winning Children's Picture Books & CD's

Do you want to give your children a head start in life?

Dr. Hope’s award-winning empowering storybooks will give your child self-esteem, teach them the power of believing in themselves, the joy in helping others, the love of laughter, to always try their best, and the benefits of living in the present moment.

Here are a few excerpts from letters written to Dr. Hope

"Laughing Day is a delight! It seems to me we grownups could use a large helping of this (Laughing Day) philosophy as well."
Betty White

"Laughing Day is a delightful book full of important lessons for all of us."
Priscilla Presley

"Laughing Day is charming and does exactly what you say it will (delivers a message that will help children throughout their lives)"
Charlton Heston

 

 

Award-winning children's picture books by Dr. Hope, J.A.P.D. (Just A Pretend Doctor)

 

Chip, the Little Computer

Chip, the Little Computer, an award-winning children's picture book by author Dr. Hope. 

     

Chip, the Little Computer is an endearing story written side by side in both English and Spanish. Chip has a dream: to help children learn new things and to make them laugh and play. His story starts out in a cold, dark warehouse. After countless disappointments, Chip is told by a wise old copy machine to have faith in his dream. He learns the power of determination that comes from believing in your dream no matter what happens. The story has a surprise ending.

A picture from Chip, the Little Computer, an award-winning children's picture book by author Dr. Hope.

Boone County News: “In a time when many toys are tossed aside the week after Christmas, this book will continue to bring smiles and perhaps even some intellectual stimulation.”

Beavercreek News-Current: “Chip teaches kids the importance of perseverance.”

Cantemos: “Chip, the Little Computer was very clearly written. The message it conveyed about patience and optimism was well presented. The Spanish text was as good as the English and the modern day character and setting is easy for children to relate to.”

 

$16.95

 

Chip, the Little Computer CD, voice actors readin the award-winning children's picture book by author Dr. Hope.

On the CD: Russ T. Nailz and other talented voice actors (Dr. Hope is one of them) act out Chip’s story. In addition, there are 5 original heart-warming and humorous tunes are included.

 

$16.95

 

 

Laughing Day/El Dia para Reir

Wouldn't it be wonderful if there were a children's book that would not only entertain, but contained a message that would help our children lead happier lives? Well, there is and Laughing Day is it! This engaging children's story will warm your heart and perhaps bring a tear to your eye.

Laughing Day, an award-winning children's picture book by author Dr. Hope.

Laughing Day/El Dia para Reir (English and Spanish version)

 

Laughing Day is another delightful story written in both English and Spanish. Oolong, a young lad from the village of the Boologs, searches for Pickled Palamadora, a delicacy that his mother has sent him to buy for the up coming Laughing Day celebration.

        To his dismay, there is none to be found and he is sent off to the village of the Grumpies to find some. (Grumpies are a group of very disagreeable elves.) This sets the stage for an extraordinary adventure.

Oolong must pass through the scary Dark Forest in order to get to the Grumpies’ village. Along the way, he learns a valuable life lesson from a wise old man who helps him when his pushcart looses a wheel. Oolong teaches this lesson to the Grumpies he encounters. A marvelous and wonderful thing happens when he returns home for the Laughing Day celebration.

A picture from Laughing Day, an award-winning children's picture book by author Dr. Hope.

"As an educator I make it a point to read several children's books daily. Laughing Day stands out...because it not only has a beautiful rhyme and rhythm, but the message it spreads is valuable and essential to children of all ages."
Ms. Jessica Sandoval, Kindergarten Teacher

"I am a mother of four boys and have two young grandchildren. Laughing Day is a wonderful story with a moral lesson we all must teach our children and remind ourselves of."
Ms. Tana Gorzoch, Parent, Grandparent

$16.95

 

The Laughing Day CD, voice actors reading an award-winning children's picture book by author Dr. Hope.

On the CD: Russ T. Nailz and other talented voice actors (Dr. Hope is one of them) act out the Laughing Day story. In addition, there are 5 original heart-warming and humorous tunes are included.

$16.95

 

Wonderful Wuzs

Wonderful Wuzs, a children's picture book by award-winning author Dr. Hope.
Wonderful Wuzs teaches the importance of not wasting a 'now.' Now is the only time you can do anything. If you waste a 'now' by being angry, hateful or sad, your 'now' will change into a 'wasted wuz.' Kids of all ages will enjoy the helpful life lesson contained on these pages. The story is written in both English and Spanish.

Pictures from Wonderful Wuzs, a children's picture book by award-winning author Dr. Hope.

 

$16.95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Hope says, "Never waste a 'Now' being mad, sad or blue,

it's your choice on what to do."

 

 

 

Little Miss Contradiction

and the Fuzzywinkle
Little Miss Contradiction, a children's picture book by award-winning author Dr. Hope.

Little Miss Contradiction and the Fuzzywinkle is a delightfully off center book is the first in Dr. Hope's Silly Series. The storybook is full of wacky contradictions that make you laugh and think. The madcap plot is simple: Little Miss Contradiction has misplaced her Fuzzywinkle and rummages around to find it. She, “runs downstairs, bare-footed with her pink slippers on, steps into an empty bucket, half full of blue cherry soda...etc." In this manner this charming character searches for her lost Fuzzywinkle throughout her home and neighborhood. Everything is a contradiction from her steal wooden door, to her bare carpeted floor. Amusing and enjoyable this storybook is beautifully illustrated to underscore the hilarity of the inconsistencies it contains.

Pictures from Little Miss Contradiction, a children's picture book by award-winning author Dr. Hope.

Pictures from Little Miss Contradiction, a children's picture book by award-winning author Dr. Hope.

$16.95

 

Punctuation Pals

 

Punctuation Pals, a children's picture book by award-winning author Dr. Hope.

Punctuation Pals is an entertaining way to learn how to use punctuation. Cool art and interactive stickers makes this a must have for any youngster's library.

Mr. Period, the narrator, tells a humorous story in which common punctuation marks are used. After the story he explains that it was his 'Punctuation Pals' that made the story easy to read. He introduces himself as the traffic cop for all written words and shows where and how to use himself. He does the same for his 'Punctuation Pals' in a way that makes there usage easy to understand.

All the punctuation marks are color coded (Like this: blue for the period; red for the exclamation mark; green for the question mark, etc.) to aid in learning there placement and proper usage. At the end of the book there is an interactive short story with no punctuation but with specially color coded underscore lines. In the back of the book are reusable punctuation stickers that can be placed and replaced into that story. This book is a lot of fun for all ages!  Dr. Hope's Punctuation Pals features delightfully colorful illustrations by cartoonist/illustrator, Richard Pinson.

Pictures from Punctuation Pals, a children's picture book by award-winning author Dr. Hope.

Pictures from Punctuation Pals, a children's picture book by award-winning author Dr. Hope.
Order your high quality hardcover copy today!

 

$16.95

 

 

Thank you for your investment in your children.

The Frog Who Couldn't Jump

The Frog Who Couldn't Jump, a children's picture book by award-winning author Dr. Hope.

 

Freddie Frog has a problem: he can't jump and no one will let him play Jumpaloo. A wise stump tells him he should look for a teacher and that's how Freddie's adventure starts. After searching he finally finds a teacher and through his private practice sessions improves immensely. Along the way Freddie learns that striving for a personal best has rewards greater than winning first prize. In spite of laughter and ridicule from others Freddie decides to enter the Great Jumpaloo contest. He sets a new record but then something surprising happens.  Dr. Hope's The Frog Who Couldn't Jump  features delightfully colorful illustrations from cartoonist/illustrator Richard Pinson,  

Pictures from The Frog Who Couldn't Jump, a children's picture book by award-winning author Dr. Hope.


Full color picture from The Frog Who Couldn't Jump, a children's picture book by award-winning author Dr. Hope.

Borger News-Herald: "I highly recommend this adorable book for any young child."

Palestine Herald-Press: "The Frog Who Couldn’t Jump is a good pick for your little one’s bedtime story."

Shelbyville Times-Gazette: "Dr. Hope, J.A.P.D. may be 'Just A Pretend Doctor' but the author’s wisdom is sure to make parents and youngsters feel better in a brightly colored new children’s book, The Frog Who Couldn’t Jump."

The Shawnee News Star: "I recommend The Frog Who Couldn’t Jump to parents who enjoy quiet reading time with their children and who are concerned with helping their children build character by learning the true meaning of being a winner. It is a great find and an easy read for children."

Newspapers in Education-Morning Journal: "The Frog Who Couldn't Jump may be a leap ahead of other children's books."

Order your high quality hardcover copy today!

$16.95

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On the CD: Russ T. Nailz and other talented voice actors (Dr. Hope is one of them) act out Freddy Frog’s story. In addition, there are 5 original heart-warming and humorous tunes are included.

$16.95