The Dream Child

by David McPhail

Asleep during the day, Dream Child and her companion, Tame Bear sail through the night in a winged boat visiting animals, giants, and fantasy worlds

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

Hardcover

First published March 30, 1985

About the author

David was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts and attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. While there, he began illustrating. He is now an award-winning author and illustrator of nearly 200 books beloved by children, parents and librarians across the United States. McPhail has garnered many prestigious awards, including a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year for Mole Music in 2001. McPhail’s other books include First Flight, which the New York Times praised as “hilarious and helpful”; and Lost!, which was chosen as an American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.

McPhail has four children, three stepchildren, and is a proud grandfather. He is married to Jan Waldron, with whom he has written and illustrated several books. He lives in Rye, New Hampshire.

Reviews

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

In what seems like free verse, the Dream Child, with Tame Bear by her side, experience the night together and the different animals that inhabit it.

Pastel, dreamy illustrations.

[Snail · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the illustrations by David McPhail in this very dreamlike tale.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so deeply saddened when I discovered that this book was out of print. It is such an enchanting and wonderful children's book. I felt like I was under a spell when my mother would read it to me as a child, and I can still remember the pictures and the feelings of falling asleep listening to the story.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my most favorite books to read when i was younger. It still is an enchanting story, and I love the illustrations.