Just a Dream
by Chris Van Allsburg (Author)
When he has a dream about a future Earth devastated by pollution, Walter begins to understand the importance of taking care of the environment.
In this 25th anniversary edition of Just a Dream, travel with young Walter on a fantastical adventure as he travels--by way of his bed--into a polluted dreamscape world that wakes him up to a more eco-friendly way to live. Chris Van Allsburg's pitch-perfect narrative, paired with his full-color pastel illustrations, renders this picture book a story that has stood the test of time.
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The 25th-anniversary edition of Van Allsburg's plea for environmental awareness still strikes a chilling chord. A boy's flippant attitude toward the environment results in a night of dreams that offer a glimpse into a bleak, all-too-real future where trees are seen as fodder for toothpicks, where the ocean has been depleted of all but the tiniest fish, and where smog prevents anyone from seeing the Grand Canyon. Paired with the quiet, matter-of-fact text, Van Allsburg's striking visuals of pipes bellowing smoke and twisting, car-packed highways will leave readers with a sense of unease and even, at times, horror. Kids will also appreciate the free audio version of this story (available with an access code provided within the book) on the publisher's website, read by the author with accompanying sound effects and music.—Mahnaz Dar, School Library Journal
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JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV010000 - Juvenile Fiction | Bedtime & Dreams
JUV039220 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
Dreams
Pollution
