The Dreams We Made
The Dreams We Made by Lisa Bentley is a poignant picture book published by Simon and Schuster on May 23, 2023. This 48-page work, written in English, addresses themes of loss, love, and family through the eyes of a young girl navigating her grief after the death of her father. The narrative follows her journey as she learns to cope with her emotions and find comfort in the memories of her father.
Readers will find a heartfelt exploration of grief and imagination as the little girl discovers ways to carry her father’s presence with her on future adventures. The story delves into social themes related to death and bereavement, emphasizing the importance of family support during difficult times. Through her creative endeavors, the girl learns to rebuild her dreams, illustrating the enduring bond between loved ones even in the face of loss.
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In this moving, hope-filled picture book about loss, love, and family, a little girl grieving the death of her father discovers that she can take the loved ones she’s lost with her on all her future journeys.
Every night, a little girl and her daddy build dreams out of paper, scissors, and glue. Every morning the little girl asks, “Take me with you?” And every time, Daddy tells her they’ll keep building when he gets home from work.
Until one night when Daddy doesn’t come home. When Mommy tells her that Daddy died, the little girl feels confused and sad and even mad. How can she keep building without Daddy? But with some time and help from Mommy, the little girl begins building dreams again and finds a way to take her daddy with her everywhere she goes.
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