- Published: 4 February 2025
- ISBN: 9780593696699
- Imprint: Putnam
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 40
- RRP: $37.00
Hope in a Jar











- Published: 4 February 2025
- ISBN: 9780593696699
- Imprint: Putnam
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 40
- RRP: $37.00
Praise for In a Jar:
A #1 Indie Bestseller
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A BookPage Best Book of the Year
A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year
* “Readers will feel the warmth of friendship and the wonder of the world as well. Stunning.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* “An enchanting examination of the pleasure reaped from cultivating imagination, friendship, and memory.” —School Library Journal, starred review
* “Marcero works magic with prismatic watercolors, ink, and pencil.” —Booklist, starred review
* “In a Jar does what all the best picture books do: It captivates, entertains and leaves you with a reminder of magic still shimmering around the edges.” —BookPage, starred review
Praise for Out of a Jar:
An Indie Bestseller
An Entertainment Weekly Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
An ALA Notable Children's Book
“Gorgeous illustrations, poetic prose, and a relatable protagonist make Deborah Marcero's tale the kind that you can return to again and again . . . Handles complex emotional topics in a way that's easy for kids to understand—and parents to enjoy.” —Entertainment Weekly
* “Peppered with rich vocabulary, the text itself is simultaneously simple and profound.” —School Library Journal, starred review