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If I Had a Little Dream

Nina Laden author Melissa Castrillon illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Simon & Schuster

Published:9th Feb '17

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If I Had a Little Dream cover

Nina Laden’s lyrical picture book sees and appreciates through a child’s eyes how fortunate we are to live in the world we do.
    Celebrate the wonder of the world in this reassuring picture book about the joy, love, and beauty that is part of each and every day. Our world is full of possibilities if you look for them.

"Rhyming stanzas explore the notion of finding the extraordinary in the ordinary ...Easy on the eyes and ears; excellent for bedtime."  Kirkus Reviews -- Kirkus Reviews * November 1, 2016 *
"A genial, dreamy girl narrates a sweet world of possibility in this cozy bedtime read....Taken together, the lulling lines and lovely artwork cultivate a snug, welcoming atmosphere ideal for one-on-one sharing before saying good night." — Booklist -- Booklist * November 15, 2016 *
"Illustrator Castrillon debuts with a splash....Castrillon’s artwork carries the words to a place where birds bring tea and cupcakes to the window, thistly flowers grow as high as trees, and houses are just the right size for a single child. She’s a talent to watch. " Publishers Weekly -- Publishers Weekly * 11/21/16 *
"Castrillon creates a dreamlike tone with her pencil illustrations,..A sweet bedtime selection." School LIbrary Journal -- School Library Journal * January 2017 *
A Spring 2017 Indie Next Selection

ISBN: 9781481439244

Dimensions: 267mm x 191mm x 13mm

Weight: 383g

32 pages