Dream Big

by Joyce Wan

Overview

A bold, inspiring message for little graduates of today with a heartening homage to female trailblazers of the past from beloved creator Joyce Wan!

Dream your dreams with your eyes wide open and make them come true. Dream big, little one, the world is waiting for you.In this dreamy oversized board book, little ones will find the courage and strength to achieve anything they want — all by dreaming big! With inspiring illustrations of female trailblazers and icons of history and simple, hopeful text, Joyce Wan creates a moving send-off for graduates of all ages. Included in the back is a simple guide to some of the bold dreamers who came before us who followed their dreams . . . and changed the world. With a tender message of encouragement and hope, this special board book is a gift to be treasured and shared for years to come.Featuring heartfelt tributes to:- Rosa Parks- Junko Tabei- Frida Kahlo- Amelia Earhart- Zaha Hadidand many more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338338683
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	07/09/2019
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	417,008
Product dimensions:	8.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	AD160L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 Months to 3 Years

About the Author

Joyce Wan runs her own stationery and gift business, Wanart, which sells products in thousands of boutiques, museum shops, and gift stores worldwide. She is also the author and illustrator of many children's books, including You Are My Cupcake, We Belong Together, Are You My Mommy?, You Are My Magical Unicorn, and Peek-a-Boo Farm. Joyce lives in Ridgewood, New Jersey, but you can visit her at wanart.com.

Editorial Reviews

05/27/2019

In this oversize, glossy-paged board book, Wan honors 15 visionary and inspiring women with a simple affirmation about dreams, aspirations, and change-making: “Dream your dreams/ with your eyes wide open.” The childlike renderings of the figures appear in Wan’s scenes, with the women identified in small text alongside visual context clues (a final spread names each and her contributions). Mathematician Katherine Johnson fills a chalkboard with mathematical equations; primatologist Jane Goodall tenderly cradles a chimpanzee in a jungle clearing; Sirimavo Bandaranaike, former prime minister of Sri Lanka, is seen speaking before an audience; and Rosa Parks appears through a bus window, refusing to give up her seat. The book cheers on a 16th dreamer, too: “You. Can’t wait to see where your dreams take you!” Ages up to 3. (July)

Publishers Weekly

Praise for Count My Cupcakes 123:"The rhymes read smoothly, and the rhythm bounces along to a predictable beat. Wan's palette of pink, mint green, and lemon yellow is tempered by shades of peach, olive green, and purple, along with chocolate-brown outlines. A harmless sugar-coated confection that won't rot baby's teeth." — Kirkus Reviews"Wan's distinctively cute artwork and the irresistible tactile element hit a sweet spot." — Publishers WeeklyPraise for Good Night, Sweetie:"Wan excels at creating board books that combine irresistibly adorable cartoon graphics with text that channels intimate, lovey-dovey conversations between parent and child." — Publishers WeeklyPraise for You Are My Merry Little Christmas:"This board book helps little readers grasp that the true meaning of Christmas is the celebration of the ties that bind us." — Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Peek-a-Boo Zoo:"The warm, round illustrations provide a soothing tone, making this a perfect late-afternoon read right before naptime." — Kirkus Reviews"Working in her characteristic aesthetic of rounded, chunky shapes, Wan assembles a cute-as-can-be cast that includes a penguin, hippo, and more . . . A fun addition to the book-as-game category." — Publishers WeeklyPraise for Are You My Mommy?:"The book radiates warmth with soft curved lines used to form the characters and scenery. Distinct visual patterns add an extra dimension to each page." — Kirkus ReviewsPraise for My Lucky Little Dragon:"The bold, friendly animals pop off the page with energy." — Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Hug You, Kiss You, Love You:"The book maintains the chunky digital graphics of Wan's previous titles, and clever visual details are everywhere, from thematically patterned backgrounds of bones, waves, and leaves to the recurring heart elements incorporated into the animals." — Publishers Weekly"Simple, boldly outlined art, rests atop bright, patterned backgrounds, and the type is large and playful. An affectionate little book for preschoolers — with glitter on the cover!" — BooklistPraise for We Belong Together:"Manga-like characterizations and a chunky, hip design deliver the cuddly sentiment with panache." — Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

2019-07-24
Youngsters meet accomplished women, both historic and contemporary.

Zaha Hadid admires one of her buildings; Amelia Earhart flies an airplane; and Harriet Tubman braves the woods at night. In alternating double- and single-page spreads, prominent women are depicted with oversized, oval heads and toddler-esque bodies along with the activities they are known for. This design choice may both attract and confuse little ones, as the audience is likely to assume these figures are children. The text follows a gentle pattern with the two-word phrases appearing on the single-page spreads and a three-word phrase on the double-page spreads. For the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova, poet/author Maya Angelou, and scientist Jane Goodall, the verse reads: "Dream FAR, / Dream WIDE, // Dream WILD dreams." However, the name of each featured woman is hard to find, as it hidden in a very small, script type embedded in each illustration. Thankfully, a list of all the women presented appears in the back along with a short description of their accomplishment. The diversity of the women presented is refreshing, as 10 of the 15 figures are people of color. While many of the activities these women engage in will be accessible to toddlers, such as Frida Kahlo's painting and Florence Griffith Joyner's running, others may take more explanation from a grown-up, such as the math and science of Katherine Johnson and Chien-Shiung Wu. The final double-page spread encourages children to follow their own dreams in a setting that shows women engaged in a variety of activities.

An empowering package that needs adult intercession. (Board book. 2-4)

Kirkus Reviews