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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 ...more
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 ...more
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Hardcover, 48 pages
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January 10th 2017
by Greenleaf Book Group Press
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Dream Big, is a bedtime-esq children’s story book.
Moody Buffoon is always grumpy and tries to quash the other animals dreams. First, he tells Caterpillar, who dreams of being able to fly, that he won’t be able to with all of his feet clinging on to the tree.
Next, when Tadpole dreams of dancing, Buffoon tells him that he’s got no chance as he has no feet to follow a beat. He then tells Flamingo that she is too ordinary, when Flamingo tells him that she dreams of being beautiful.
When one by one th ...more
Moody Buffoon is always grumpy and tries to quash the other animals dreams. First, he tells Caterpillar, who dreams of being able to fly, that he won’t be able to with all of his feet clinging on to the tree.
Next, when Tadpole dreams of dancing, Buffoon tells him that he’s got no chance as he has no feet to follow a beat. He then tells Flamingo that she is too ordinary, when Flamingo tells him that she dreams of being beautiful.
When one by one th ...more
Apr 11, 2020
Sandra ~ ♥ Cross My Heart ♥
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Dream Big is the first of three inspirational children's picture books. As soon as I opened this book on my Kindle, I wished I was holding the book in my hands. While the pictures are nice on ebook, it's obvious they are beautiful and vibrant on actual paper. I've no doubt children's attention will be riveted to the pictures as they or their parents read them this story. Dream Big encourages children to do just that - reach for the stars and dare to dream big - pursue your dreams and just maybe
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I love the idea to "dream big" and follow your dreams. However, I feel this book misses the boat. Are the animal's (caterpillar, tadpole, and flamingo) dreams really being fulfilled, or is it simply their life cycle? To me, the book is almost confusing. As an adult, I know the caterpillar will transform into a butterfly and the tadpole to a frog. As I was reading I kept trying to figure out what the baboon was going to turn into at the end of the book. Maybe I am being too critical, but that is
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I received a copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
Baboon is moody and puts everyone down when they wish for something but is then astonished when they get their hearts desire because they dreamed and never gave up on their dream.
This is a bright and vibrant, beautifully illustrated book that encourages children to not let others drag them down and always believe and have fair in themselves.
The back of the book has some great ideas to try w ...more
Baboon is moody and puts everyone down when they wish for something but is then astonished when they get their hearts desire because they dreamed and never gave up on their dream.
This is a bright and vibrant, beautifully illustrated book that encourages children to not let others drag them down and always believe and have fair in themselves.
The back of the book has some great ideas to try w ...more
I read this with my 5 year old daughter.
We thought the story was just okay.
The pictures were very bright and colorful, my daughter gives them a thumbs up.
We liked that the story was about not giving up on your dreams.
I wish the dreams were not things that are going to happen because of nature/biology, but because the creatures had to work for them. I think the author missed an opportunity there. With the story as is (caterpillar becoming butterfly, tadpole becoming frog, etc.) these are things ...more
We thought the story was just okay.
The pictures were very bright and colorful, my daughter gives them a thumbs up.
We liked that the story was about not giving up on your dreams.
I wish the dreams were not things that are going to happen because of nature/biology, but because the creatures had to work for them. I think the author missed an opportunity there. With the story as is (caterpillar becoming butterfly, tadpole becoming frog, etc.) these are things ...more
When life for the entire universe and planet turns on its end and like everyone else you "have nothing to do" while your place of work is closed and you are in #COVID19 #socialisolation, superspeed readers like me can read 250+ pages/hour, so yes, I have read the book … and many more today. (I have played a zillion games of scrabble, done a zillion crosswords and I AM BORED!!!)
I requested and received a temporary digital Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley, the publisher and the aut ...more
I requested and received a temporary digital Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley, the publisher and the aut ...more
The Illustrations are wonderful, and bright colored, and captivating!
I'm surprised at how many reviews there are for this book that are overly critical and negative. It is a children's book. It has bright, colourful pages. It uses words/sounds that would be fun for children to hear/say. It has a few parable-like stories that are intended, not to be taken literally, but to promote self-confidence and ambition. The world needs more positive messages like this for children and even adults. It uses a recognizable children's song to further its point. It even ends wit
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Great book! Should be read to all children! This is a great book about believing you can become anything you want, if you wish for it hard enough and believe and work for it! Great illustrations!
3.5-4 stars
I rounded up because I think the illustrations are bright and cheerful and really quite beautiful. And overall, the story is great because it has a very positive message of dreaming big and not giving up on your dreams. There is even a section at the end to do a dream board together with your child. That said, I think some of the message is confusing because the first three creatures who achieved their dreams did so because of their biology and not because of anything they really did. ...more
I rounded up because I think the illustrations are bright and cheerful and really quite beautiful. And overall, the story is great because it has a very positive message of dreaming big and not giving up on your dreams. There is even a section at the end to do a dream board together with your child. That said, I think some of the message is confusing because the first three creatures who achieved their dreams did so because of their biology and not because of anything they really did. ...more
Review of eBook
Long ago, when the savannas were new in the wilds of East Africa, Caterpillar looked up at the night sky and wished upon a star; he wanted to fly. Tadpole looked up at the night sky and wished upon a star; he wanted to dance. Flamingo looked up at the night sky and wished upon a star; she wanted to be beautiful.
Baboon doesn’t believe their fantastic dreams can come true, but Caterpillar turns into a butterfly, tadpole grows feet so he can dance, and Flamingo turns into a beautiful ...more
Long ago, when the savannas were new in the wilds of East Africa, Caterpillar looked up at the night sky and wished upon a star; he wanted to fly. Tadpole looked up at the night sky and wished upon a star; he wanted to dance. Flamingo looked up at the night sky and wished upon a star; she wanted to be beautiful.
Baboon doesn’t believe their fantastic dreams can come true, but Caterpillar turns into a butterfly, tadpole grows feet so he can dance, and Flamingo turns into a beautiful ...more
I read this to my 3 year old last night; she was filled with awe. It was such a positive, thought provoking story. After our second reading of the book she looked at me and asked, "So I can be an Elephant right?" I found myself laughing and she asked what was so funny; I then straighten my demeanor. I looked at my daughter and said, "Yes, you can be whatever your heart desires; even an elephant! Are you sure you want to be that big though?" She replied, "No silly, I just wanted to know it was ok
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Reviewed by Evan (age 3), Sarina (age 4), and Mom for Reader Views Kids (9/18)
Could there be a more positive storyline then the one found in, “Dream Big” by Kat Kronenberg? We don’t think so! This hardcover, beautifully illustrated story takes place in the Savannas of East Africa, where the inhabitants are finding that they want to be more in life, but wonder if they have the courage to make it happen?
“Dream Big” is about a grouchy baboon and his inability to accept that we can be whoever we wan ...more
Could there be a more positive storyline then the one found in, “Dream Big” by Kat Kronenberg? We don’t think so! This hardcover, beautifully illustrated story takes place in the Savannas of East Africa, where the inhabitants are finding that they want to be more in life, but wonder if they have the courage to make it happen?
“Dream Big” is about a grouchy baboon and his inability to accept that we can be whoever we wan ...more
A most wonderful inspirational book for kids of all ages! The illustrations are stunning with some concealed meanings in them --- a song to learn, a dance to play with your other friends ---not enough stars to rate this book! A truly Inspirational Messages for ALL OF US – you can be whatever you want and how to be the best of what you are! Also has some great ideas and suggestions at the end to help you “follow your dreams.”
This is the best new picture book I have read in awhile. Different animals dream to be better versions of themselves, and their dreams come true. The African animals are different ones which children will be familiar. The book helps children believe that their dreams can come true too. The illustrations are wonderful too.
I won my copy from Goodreads and will be giving it to my grandchildren.
I won my copy from Goodreads and will be giving it to my grandchildren.
This is a great inspirational book for the younger child. It is full of lots of captivating scenarios where dreams come true. It's a pleasure to read and is so easy to get into the spirit of the book that it brings laughter and joy to the both the narrator and listener. And I cannot say enough about how I enjoyed the illustrations ... they were really beautiful. A wonderful gift idea!
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway for this honest review. ...more
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway for this honest review. ...more
This book is perfect for little kids who are in the early stages of reading or still need read too. It is a great book for the formative years in teaching them confidence in their dreams and themselves despite what others may say. Written in a way to entertain the child and to teach them the power of positive thinking. Much love for this book!
I was so amazed as soon as I opened the cover of this book! It has such a good storyline and wonderful eye catching illustrations! It's definitely something I could read every night to my daughter!
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I totally loved this book and all the swag it came with! My daughter loved it too. Very cute pictures to go with a great story. A fun book for the great meaning behind the plot.
I won this book through Goodreads for my honest opinion.
I won this book through Goodreads for my honest opinion.
This book is illustrated with such beautiful scenery and has a lovely message. We should all remember that stardust is everywhere and in all of us! There are some fun, inspiring, activities for children at the end of the book.
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I gave it to a precious young lady, who was glad to have.
Hope you all have big dreams, and never give up on them.
Thanks to the author!
I gave it to a precious young lady, who was glad to have.
Hope you all have big dreams, and never give up on them.
Sep 14, 2017
James Schattel
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All I can say is wow! I absolutely loved reading this book to my child. He loves to read about animals and learn from them. This book is beautifully illustrated and written. It has great encouragement in the book and helps children to believe in their dreams. There is also a good website that anyone can go to that has great activities, that you and your children can do together. It is: www.katkronenberg.com which has awesome coloring sheets, facts about animals from the book, and also great curr
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This book is great for young readers. We all experience that one person we tell our dreams to, our friend. Some times they tell us that our dreams are unattainable. We have to hold on to our dreams and wish upon a Star. The Universe is listening. We can attain our dreams, if we keep on believing.
Wonderful book, read with my 7 year old and she loved it. Beautiful art, great message. This is a new favorite ^_^ Thank you!!
Beautifully illustrated. Grandkids love it!
A really well done book! I'd say that the author & publisher did not 'just get by' on this production...it's very well made, big, very pretty/nice & inviting illustrations all the way through it. The pages are nice heavy, thick pages.....a book that will stand up to repeated use! My book even came with neat bookmarks & coloring/activity pages to go along with the message of the story.....which was very nice. It's definitely a good story to share with little ones. I think the book 'projects' enth
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From the cover to the last page, this book will delight any small child. Set in Africa, the illustrations are bright, amazingly drawn, and will capture any little’s imagination. The story unfolds in messages sent to the animals thru the stars.
A wonderful uplifting story with beautiful characters and illustrations. My daughter's favorite was the flamingo and the fact that it looked beauiful all along.
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I won this book via Goodreads First Reads. I am an ECE Administrator and I enjoyed this book immensely. I enjoyed it so much, that I took it to my Early Learning Academy and asked the teachers to read it to see if they might want to order some or do some of the activities in the back. So good!
Simply beautiful, vibrant illustrations and a sweet message about believing in yourself. I like how the animals were all friends and cheered each other on. While I understand that "dreaming big" isn't necessarily why a tadpole turns into a frog, or a caterpillar into a butterfly, I liked that the book included the transformation as it's still a valuable concept for young children to learn. We enjoyed reading this together at bedtime, talking about the different animals, and learning all about Af
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