by Amy Michelle Cancryn (Author), Vladislava Burova (Illustrator)
"Let me introduce you, to a little girl called Hope. She didn't want to start first grade until she could jump rope." Excited by the skipping rope from her loving father, Hope tries to jump rope. But soon realizes, jumping rope was harder than she'd ever imagined. She tries and tries and tries but is ready to give up, until ....Hope learns the secret to success. Her hard earned success is utterly joyous, and serves as a positive and totally enjoyable inspiration for readers of all ages. Hope Learns To Jump Rope is a motivational story focused on the most basic of positive character traits. She displays the ability to work hard, and persevere. Hope overcomes the desire to give up, and ultimately succeeds. "A timeless story told with perfect rhyme and gorgeous vivid illustrations. This book is irresistible." "... has written a feel good, light hearted story that goes much deeper than it appears. This is a short rhythmic story of a little girl named Hope, and her overwhelming desire to learn to jump rope, through practice, temporary failure and hard work."