Unlike many rhyming picture books, this one doesn't have any strained attempts to keep the rhythm and rhyme going, but that's not what makes the book so good. It carries the reader away into the dream world of a little girl with a wonderful imagination.
When I was a kid I had similar ideas and lots of children probably have dreams like the girl in the story. I have a feeling the author got the idea for the book from memories of her own imaginative childhood. She grew up to become an actress and creative writer, so at least some of her dreams have come true.
The illustrations by Samantha Bell are a perfect match for the words.
I'm sure lots of kids will love this book and, who knows? Maybe it will help them use their imaginations so they can achieve some of their own dreams when they grow up.
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Janet,
Thanks for the posting the review. What a wonderful topic. As a little girl I always dreamed of becoming a published author. I think this book will be a great hit with both children and adult. Great topic.
Nicole Weaver
http://www.authorsden.com/nicoleweaver
I'm glad your dream has come true, Nicole. That was one of my childhood dreams and now I'm a published author, too.
A good friend commented to me the other day asking, "Where are the dreamers, the pretenders and the thinkers?" We seem to have lost a good bit of that imagination so common in times past. It's good to see stories that reflect such an imaginative spirit.
Thanks, Bill.
We ALWAYs need dreamers, right? Keep up the great work...
You're certainly right, Nancy.
Thanks for sharing the great review, Janet! This sounds like an enjoyable book for children to stir their imaginations and creatively dream.
Thanks, Connie. It's too bad more people don't realize how important that is.
This book sounds great! I'm so glad you liked up today. This is going on my to-read list!
Genny
I hope you enjoy it, Genny.
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