Dream Collector, The

by Troon Harrison, Alan Daniel (Illustrator), Lea Daniel (Illustrator)

It's just before dawn. The Dream Collector's truck has broken down and the neighborhood is overrun with dreams. Zachary must help round them up -- or else they will become real. The Dream Collector is a captivating, beautifully illustrated tale of a boy's dream-tinged adventure -- and proof that dreams really can come true!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Troon Harrison is an internationally published, award winning author, an editor, and a qualified teacher. Troon writes picture books, teen-adult cross-over novels, and junior chapter books. She has 24 books published in a range of genres including historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary fiction.

Reviews

[Deanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book, highly recommend this one.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 3 out of 5]

I want to like this book, I really do.
I want to like every children's picture book.

But this is a turn-off record for this Goodreads reviewer. Right on the first page, a boy is standing with both of his bare feet on a toilet seat?

Gross!

At least the story doesn't reach that level of ickiness again. But then Zachary winds up getting a great big dog, and (according to this story), how nice. His parents will be surprised.

But what, and they will have to keep it?

Not a book I would ever buy!

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet book! Children will enjoy hearing this story. I always wondered what happened to our dreams in the morning ~ now I know!

[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the story. It moved a little slow at times. The end was a bit predictable, but the humor was great. The illustrations were well done and the color was awesome.

[Marc Remus · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful picture book. I read the book many years ago and still have it on my shelves. I always loved it because it is so creative. The illustrations are fantastic as well.