The vivid imagination of these lovable characters will inspire you and the child in your life to dream big. Join Oliver the bear and Hope the butterfly in this award-winning story, as you embark on an adventure of discovery and resiliency. Along the way, the friends encounter winding trails, a crooked little creek and tall mountains, all in an effort to reach their favorite amusement park. But, throughout it all, they discover that sometimes the most fun is found in the journey, rather than the destination. Watch as their tale captivates your child, while offering subtle lessons in creative problem solving, encouragement, friendship and the power of imagination. Not only is Oliver & Hope's Amusing Adventure a good read - it lets you do good in the process! Your purchase of this book will help the real-life journey of children in need, as all proceeds help fund medical grants. You can learn more about the impact this book makes and discover FREE Oliver & Hope content - including an audio book download, games and activities - at UHCCF.org. Released in 2013, Oliver & Hope's Amusing Adventure has received numerous awards, including a Mom's Choice Silver Award honoring excellence in the children's book category. The American Book Fest announced the book as a winner in the ""Children's Novelty & Gift"" category and it was named one of the ""100 Best"" products of 2014 by Dr. Toy, one of the toy industry's most respected online review sites. This remarkably enjoyable and inspirational story is the first in a new series of Oliver & Hope books written by Meg Cadts and beautifully hand-illustrated and painted by Samantha Fitch.
Our story is one of adventure and perseverance. A story of hope and imagination. Powerful themes that resonate with our grant children and their families. They are also the same elements that guide the charitable mission of the UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) and this book series. The book author and illustrator team of Meg Cadts and Samantha Fitch are the nom de plume of the visionary partnership between the UHCCF officers, volunteer staff, and their partner creative agency. For the 1st book, Meg Cadts was created as a pen name for the dedicated original UHCCF team of writers and contributors - represented by taking the first letter of each of the eight-person teams first name. Samantha Fitch, is a construct of the artists from Adventure Advertising who hand illustrated and painted the book. Visit Oliver & Hopes Clubhouse and Store at UHCCF.org for games, downloadable activities and other fun items. These books are so much more than a great story to share with children. They also offer the chance to help families overcome the challenges of a child's medical condition. The sale of these books will contribute to future UHCCF medical grants. You can learn more at UHCCF.org.
