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Bound to Dream

An Immigrant Story

Charles Ghigna author Anna Forlati illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd

Publishing:28th Nov '24

£17.99

This title is due to be published on 28th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Bound to Dream cover

A heartwarming picture book about Carlo, a young Italian immigrant in 1800s New York City,  that celebrates books and family as it instills the values of heritage, perseverance, and the love of learning.

Transcending borders and generations, Bound to Dream: An Immigrant Story follows Carlo as he leaves his home in Italy and travels far away to New York City to create a new life. Carlo finds a job as a bookbinder and learns the skills of the trade, cultivating a love of books, words, and stories that he passes to future generations.


Featuring stunning, atmospheric illustrations depicting Carlo’s immigrant journey, this picture book is based on the experiences of the author's great-grandfather. The uplifting true story inspires children ages four to eight to learn about their family history and how it shapes and lives on in them today. 

ISBN: 9780764368318

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 45g

32 pages