by Effie Lada
Illustrations by the author
Clavis Publishing Inc.
2023
332 pages
ISBN: 9781605378657
Originally published in Belgium and the Netherland,
2022Translation from Dutch by Clavis Publishing, Inc.
Simply transformative and ethereal art work by the author in grayscale pencil and pages with overlay that reveal hidden illustrations for the reader to discover make In My Dreams a treasure trove of artistic expression.
A young girl tries to stay awake to "catch" her dreams and see for herself where they come from, but, alas, she always drifts off to sleep. Color is introduced to the story: the green of the girl's outfit, gorgeous pink feathers as the child drifts over the rooftops of her town, a red umbrella and a school of orange fish. The girl wakes in the morning to a world filled with color, and she is "herself."
Sleepy, understated prose and beautiful images will make this book a nightly bedtime read.
Highly, highly recommended ages 2 and up. Libraries must buy at least two copies; one for the shelf (which is likely to be damaged after a few reads) and one for story time that will last years.
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