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Hopefully the Scarecrow

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"A beautifully crafted friendship tale that’s just right for storytime." --Kirkus

The perfect Fall book for kids! A poignant picture book about a scarecrow who befriends the young girl who reads to him day after day until one day he's left wondering where she is.

A scarecrow stood in the garden. Tall, proud, and smiling. Every day a girl brought her favorite books to the garden and she read to him. He heard tales of courage and of hope. And when she said, "The End," the scarecrow always felt a little bit taller and braver. Year after year, she came and she read to him.

Until one spring, two different hands picked him up from the garden shed and placed him in the garden. He waited, but she didn't come to read to him.

With poignant words from award-winning author Michelle Houts and lush illustrations by Pura Belpré Honor winner Sara Palacios, Hopefully the Scarecrow is a tender distillation of the enduring power of friendship and a heartwarming look at the ways stories connect us.

Perfect for fans of The Leaf Thief, Fletcher and the Falling Leaves, and The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry and The Fan Bros!

A great Back-to-School, Autumn, or Halloween read!

Praise for Hopefully the Scarecrow:

"This is one of the BEST picture books I’ve read so far in 2023. Its writing is clever. The story is well-constructed. And, it made me feel warm and fuzzy things." --Pat Zietlow-Miller, author of Be Kind and Wherever You Go

"A simply told, emotionally satisfying picture book." --Booklist

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"This is one of the BEST picture books I’ve read so far in 2023. Its writing is clever. The story is well-constructed. And, it made me feel warm and fuzzy things." --Pat Zietlow-Miller, author of Be Kind and Wherever You Go

"Friendship can withstand time and distance thanks to hope. Houts’ precise, evocative text employs rich vocabulary and will appeal to imaginative youngsters. Palacios’ enchanting illustrations combine a vivid palette of reds, oranges, greens, and blues with an irresistible retro style that lends a timelessness to images of dragons, castles, sailing ships, and tiny scarecrow heroes that accompany scenes of the girl reading aloud. A quiet, beautifully crafted friendship tale that’s just right for storytime." -Kirkus reviews


"The gentle, smoothly written narrative revolves around the scarecrow, a silent, sympathetic character who asks for nothing but appreciates what he receives. The colorful, distinctive illustrations focus on the two main characters, often surrounded by a profusion of flowers that express the idyllic happiness of their times together. A simply told, emotionally satisfying picture book." --Booklist

About the Author

Michelle Houts writes from a restored one-room schoolhouse in Ohio. When she’s not writing, she’s either reading or kayaking. Houts has written more than a dozen picture books and novels for young readers. You can visit Michelle Houts at MichelleHouts.com or follow her on Instagram and Twitter @MHoutsWrites and on Facebook @MichelleHouts.

Sara Palacios is the illustrator of many books for children. She is also the recipient of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor for her work on Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match and the Américas Book Award for Between Us and Abuela. She earned her BFA and MFA degrees in illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. You can visit Sara Palacios online at SaraPalaciosIllustrations.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the book

N.H. · August 25, 2023

My granddaughter was unfortunate to be in the first and second grade during Covid and it didn’t do any favors for her reading. We have been having a tutor come and help her all throughout the summer. Her tutor is a teacher of 25 years and it has helped her tremendously. She absolutely loved this book and reads it to her baby sister. We have not found a book by Michelle Houts that we have not enjoyed! The artwork is beautiful in the book. It puts the frosting on the cake. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have if you believe in hope and happy endings.

C.E.H. · August 12, 2023

A wonderful book about hope and not losing faith! I love how Hopefully remembered all the adventures he heard in the books she read. The ending will fill your heart. I can't wait to read this to my first graders, they are going to love it and I know we will read it more than once.

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful story

K.L. · August 24, 2023

Michelle Houts has written another wonderful story. Her stories are always well written and touch upon life’s experiences. As a former preschool teacher, I appreciate age appropriate books with lovely stories. I highly recommend all of Ms Houts’ books.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!

K.V. · August 23, 2023

My kids have been loving this book! The book has a cute story about a scarecrow waiting for his owner to come back and read him books and spend time with him.

5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet book for all ages!

m. · August 23, 2023

A sweet story with beautiful illustrations about a girl, a scarecrow, their friendship and never losing hope! This book is sure to bring a smile to all that read it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!

A. · August 24, 2023

Hopefully the scarecrow will delight you too! A beautifully crafted tale of kindness, support, and resilience that your kids will fall in love with!

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book

P.H. · August 23, 2023

The story and illustrations are amazing. I admit I even teared up at one point. A fabulous book for young readers.

5.0 out of 5 stars Grandkids loved this Book!

A.C. · August 24, 2023

Michelle Houts did it again with another fabulous kids book that I love to read to my grandchildren!

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