Dream Big: A Heartwarming Story on Overcoming Adversity - Hardcover

Kat Kronenberg

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1626343470 ISBN 13: 9781626343474

Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Press, 2017

Synopsis

2018 Mom's Choice Awards Gold Award Recipient#1 New Release and Amazon Best Seller
Set long ago in the heart of the African savanna, Dream Big--a mythological fable--follows moody Baboon as he discovers a powerful secret.

One by one, Caterpillar, Tadpole, and Flamingo gaze up at the night sky and wish upon a star for their wildest dreams. Baboon insists these dreams could never come true. But when he sees Caterpillar turn into a winged butterfly, Tadpole into a dancing frog, and Flamingo into a beautiful pink bird, Baboon realizes that a transformative power exists between the stars and the animals once they truly believe in themselves and their dreams. When Baboon tries out this secret, CATCH-M, his Magical, Mystical, Wished-Upon Star, whooshes down from the heavens to wham! ignite the courage in his chest. Read on to see if his dream comes true too . . .

Dream Big's inspirational message makes it a perfect gift for dreamers of all ages, from children to young adults about to enter a new chapter in their lives. Together we can all be inspired to identify and pursue our dreams, no matter how big or impossible they may seem.

About this title

About the Author:

Kat Kronenberg is a born-and-raised Texan with a Big Dream—that Two-Leggers—people—all around the world catch CATCH-M too, watch their wildest dreams come true, and live out the motto: ''Believe YOU CAN! Smile. Be you. And jump for joy as you do!''
Kat lives in Austin with her husband and is the proud parent of two amazing boys, two beautiful adopted nieces, four fantastic grandchildren, and three four-legged friends.

From School Library Journal:

PreS-Gr 1—A combination of nature stories and the exhortation to wish for and dream one's own destiny. In long-ago East Africa, a baboon meets a caterpillar who yearns to fly, a tadpole who longs to hop, and a flamingo chick who wishes she were beautiful. Though it seems impossible, they wish upon stars and believe in themselves and presto! The caterpillar crawls out of its cocoon with wings, the tadpole becomes a frog, and the flamingo grows elegant pink feathers. The misanthropic baboon and his termite friend ultimately find their destiny by learning to appreciate others. Kronenberg has a laudable mission in wanting people to discover their bliss. This work is part of her program for achieving it. The author's website and the book's back matter include ideas, activities, and songs to further her vision, which states that all people are made of stardust and if one wishes upon a magic star called "Catch-M," dreams will come true. While smiling, being part of a community, and thinking positively are proven links to happiness, Kronenberg's scripted program feels like a curriculum, and the story is not original or well told enough to overcome that limitation. Dehennin's serviceable digital paintings reflect the action; the colors are especially vibrant. VERDICT An additional purchase for large collections.—Lisa Lehmuller, Paul Cuffee Maritime Charter School, Providence

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1626343470
• ISBN 13: 9781626343474
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48