Its outstanding design and layout, and Lucia Masciullo’s insightful illustrations, complement Tracy Dembo’s excellent text, which weaves itself over the page in capitals and lower case, to portray in a bright and carefree manner, what each letter represents.
The covers feel like cloth. Smooth to the touch, they
entice a look inside.
This is a reading experience which can be a revelation for children who see themselves as separate from others; different.
But different is unique.
An A to Z of Dreaming Differently will appeal to picture book readers of all ages. It speaks of kindness, optimism, and the advantage of exchanging negative feelings for positive ones, or accepting that at times, negative ones will come and go.
It encourages children
to dream and think big; to be full of hope. Ask questions, and be happy with
who they are.
I loved this book, filled with joyful words of a future with dreams that generate confidence.
It is ideal for initiating conversations between teachers and students, and parents and children, about why looking at things differently, is a good thing.
Title: An A to Z of Dreaming Differently
Author: Tracy Denbo
Illustrator: Lucia Masciullo
Publisher: Penguin Random House, $ 24.99
Publication Date: 8 August 2023
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780143778905
For ages: 5+
Type: Picture Book
