The Dream Keeper
Will be published approx. on 16. June 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-5362-4746-6 (ISBN)
Description
As a young girl finds solace in her toys, a turtle sets off on a mission to deliver dreams in this comforting tale of parallel narratives told in spare text and lushly detailed, luminous illustrations.
Beyond the city and over the sea is a forest of dreams. At the edge of the forest lives a turtle—the Dream Keeper. In a small boat, the turtle sets off on a tumultuous journey to deliver dreams to sleeping souls nearby. Meanwhile, a young girl, scared by the nighttime shadows in her room, finds consolation in her toys . . . but cannot sleep. While their stories unfold side by side, the girl and the turtle must each harness their courage and overcome their fears as their worlds intertwine in the most wonderful, magical way. Brimming with glowing, dreamlike scenes, Anna Walker’s picture book is a visual sensation that articulates the boundless power of inner strength and will offer companionship and reassurance for young children as they drift off to sleep.
Beyond the city and over the sea is a forest of dreams. At the edge of the forest lives a turtle—the Dream Keeper. In a small boat, the turtle sets off on a tumultuous journey to deliver dreams to sleeping souls nearby. Meanwhile, a young girl, scared by the nighttime shadows in her room, finds consolation in her toys . . . but cannot sleep. While their stories unfold side by side, the girl and the turtle must each harness their courage and overcome their fears as their worlds intertwine in the most wonderful, magical way. Brimming with glowing, dreamlike scenes, Anna Walker’s picture book is a visual sensation that articulates the boundless power of inner strength and will offer companionship and reassurance for young children as they drift off to sleep.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Massachusetts
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Product notice
Picture book
Dimensions
Height: 305 mm
Width: 254 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5362-4746-6 (9781536247466)
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Persons
Anna Walker is an award-winning illustrator and author of many picture books published around the world, including Florette, which was a New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book. She is inspired by tiny details in the world around her. Anna Walker lives and works in Melbourne, Australia.