Dream

A gorilla family anticipates the arrival of their new baby through dreams and preparations. The expectant parents share tender moments as they envision their future with their child. The story follows the gorilla parents' journey through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Simple text and soft watercolor illustrations capture everyday scenes and dreamy sequences. The book portrays unconditional parental love and the universal experience of welcoming a new family member. Its gentle exploration of hopes and dreams resonates with both children and adults who are experiencing similar life transitions.

Readers appreciate this picture book's message about supporting children's dreams and aspirations. Parents note it works well for bedtime reading and starting conversations about goals with young kids. Likes: - Simple, accessible illustrations - Gentle, encouraging tone - Helps parents discuss future hopes with children - Short length suits toddler attention spans Dislikes: - Some found the story too basic - A few mentioned the dream sequences could be confusing for very young children Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (234 ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (41 ratings) Sample reader comments: "Perfect for my 3-year-old who's starting to talk about what she wants to be when she grows up" - Goodreads reviewer "The drawings are sweet but the plot meanders" - Amazon reviewer "Helped my anxious child feel better about nighttime and dreaming" - Barnes & Noble reviewer

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🌟 Author-illustrator Matthew Cordell won the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 2018 for his book "Wolf in the Snow" 🌟 "Dream" explores the deep connection between parent gorillas and their babies, mirroring the universal experience of parental love 🌟 Gorillas, like the ones featured in the book, share 98% of their DNA with humans and display similar nurturing behaviors toward their young 🌟 The book was inspired by Cordell's own experiences as a parent, particularly the hopes and dreams he has for his children 🌟 The soft, sketch-like illustrations in "Dream" were created using pen and ink with watercolor, a signature style that Cordell has used in many of his works