by Susan V. Bosak

original illustrations by
15 internationally acclaimed artists

40 pages, full color
Hardcover with dustjacket
ISBN 1-896232-04-3
$17.95 ($23.95 CAN)

A one-of-a-kind collaboration five years in the making!
15 of the top illustrators in the world each offer a gorgeously illustrated page in a beautifully told poetic story about life's hopes and dreams, inspiring both children and adults.

Dream: A Tale of Wonder, Wisdom & Wishes has earned
a remarkable 11 national awards:

* Pinnacle Award – Best Gift Book
* International Reading Association
   Children's Choice – 10,000 children
   across the country read and vote on
   the books they like best!
* Teachers' Choice
* Benjamin Franklin Award – Best Book
   Celebrating the Human Spirit
* Independent Publisher Award –
   Best Children's Book
* ForeWord Book of the Year Award –
   Children's
* American Booksellers Association
   Book Sense Pick
* Children's Book Center – Starred
   Our Choice
* iParenting Award
* Adding Wisdom Award
* Visionary Award

Reviewers have described Dream as "dazzling," "sumptuous and arresting," "magical," "thought-provoking," "impressive and inspirational."

EVERYONE NEEDS A DREAM...

From the smallest personal beginnings to the largest human triumphs, why are we here if not to dream?

Here is a book that reveals more with each reading. The story begins at the end of the rainbow as you open the Dream Chest, a portal between "what is" and "what can be." A wise old star emerges as your guide and asks, "What's your dream?"

You're whisked away on a colorful journey of a lifetime. Whoosh through the teddy bears and castles of childhood. Whoosh again into the labyrinths and mountains of adolescence

and adulthood. There are stops along the way to meet famous people and explore inventions throughout history. You can also hunt in each illustration for a hidden star – and make a wish with each one you find!

The story culminates with a life-giving Dream Tree, because "the world at its best is green... the color of Go and the color of Grow." The wise old star encourages you to find a dream and pursue it: "Be a dreamer... dream a dream, your very own dream."

Richly detailed contemporary art from top illustrators (including winners of the Caldecott Medal, Bologna Ragazzi Award, and Hans Christian Andersen Medal), thought-provoking quotations from historical sages, and a multilayered story combine to convey a simple yet powerful message: you're never too young or too old to dream. The young will discover all the possibilities within themselves and adults will be reminded that their best can be just ahead.

Dream is a rich cross-curricular educational resource (LifeDreams activities link to Literacy, Social Studies, Character Education, Gifted, ESL, and more), a keepsake and a collector's item, and a lovely gift book for a birth, birthday, graduation (from kindergarten to college!), or other life milestone. Dream offers wonder, wisdom, and good wishes – for everyone who dreams.