Hope For The Flowers by Author / Illustrator Trina Paulus
A Story That Has Quietly Changed the World for Over 50 Years.
For more than five decades, Hope for the Flowers has inspired readers across generations and across the globe. Through its simple story and timeless message, it reminds us that transformation is possible — and that hope has the power to lift us higher than we ever imagined.
Every purchase helps carry Trina’s message of hope from one flower to the other.
A book to keep. A book to share.
Since 1972 · 4+ million copies sold in English · Read in 20+ languages worldwide · 4.5★ rating on Goodreads
From Trina’s Desk…
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UN International Day of Peace: September 21
“Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.” Isn’t this a wonderful theme to live by?!
I hope this blog can be about many adventures beyond Hope for the Flowers, since Hope is covered so fully on other pages of this website.
A Voice For Peace
Alongside her lifelong environmental advocacy, Trina Paulus has also been a steadfast voice for peace. For many years, she has spoken and worked for nonviolence, justice, and an end to war — believing that care for the earth and care for one another are inseparable. As Trina says, “Let’s all work for peace, forward in hope!”
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Environmental Justice Work
Trina Paulus’ lifelong devotion to the earth has shaped her art, her storytelling, and her work in the world. In harmony with leaders like Vandana Shiva, she calls each of us to participate in creating a more sustainable and hopeful future.
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Voices of Hope
What readers and well known public figures are saying…
“Hope For The Flowers is one of my favorite children’s book. Everyone is like a butterfly, they start out ugly and awkward and then morph into beautiful, graceful butterflies that everyone loves.”
Drew Barrymore
Actress & Producer
“When I was a young kid, I happened upon a book that changed my life: Hope for the Flowers.
At a time in my life when I felt little hope for the future, this book made me realize that it’s OK to go your own path.”
Scott Barry Kaufman Ph.D
Author & Cognitive Scientist
Read Dr. Kaufman’s story in Psychology Today!
Stripe and Yellow made it to the pages of Dr. Kaufman’s Book!
“I read it with deep appreciation for its message and for Trina Paulus’ skill in communicating in words and pictures.”
Coretta Scott King
Author & Civil Rights Leader
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Meet Stripe and Yellow
Stripe and Yellow are two caterpillars with a choice to make. Like everyone around them, they’ve been climbing — pushing upward in a great writhing pillar, not knowing why, only knowing they must reach the top. But somewhere in the climbing, they meet and something begins to stir.
Hope for the Flowers is their story. And maybe yours too.
Hope For The Flowers has been a Paulist Press best seller for over 50 Years
Since 1972 · 4+ million copies sold in English · Read in 20+ languages worldwide · 4.5★ rating on Goodreads
From Trina’s Heart to Yours…
Never did I imagine Hope would become a book that transcended boundaries of all sorts — age, sex, class, religion, country, politics — and be a favorite of so many.
I’m still signing 50th Anniversary editions, my 95-year-old hands trembling but truly grateful.
Each of us is asked to share whatever gifts we have. In that loving service we will find our joy.”
— Trina, Yellow & Stripe
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