Dalí and the Path of Dreams

by Anna Obiols Llopart, Joan Subirana Queralt "Subi" (Illustrations)

Children fall for the paintings of Salvador Dalí. The imagery appeals and they respond to this sense of imagination and whimsy they see. In Dalí and the Path of Dreams, author Anna Obiols and illustrator Joan Subirana create an adventure story for young Dalí inspired by the famous painter's style. Little Salvi, as he's known, rides on a long-legged elephant, encounters a chef who tosses clocks like pancakes, finds a magic key, flies on a floating boat, and does much more in this charming tribute to the seminal surrealist.

Genres: Art, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published March 22, 2004

Reviews

[Dolors · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect for the little ones to get acquainted with Dalí's creative world. The illustrations are lively and full of colors and they evoke the painter's inner life beautifully.

[Lena Barnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such an imaginative book about Salvador Dali. Most of the story is about him as a child and his many dreams. It ends with him as an adult, later painting his many dreams as a child. This book is filled with vibrant, fun pictures that imitate Dali's paintings and style. There is also a kid-friendly biography of Dali at the end.

[Lorena Vilches Robledillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amb aquest llibre vaig aprendre a llegir💖 Li llegia cada nit a la meva àvia

[Chiara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although he was grown up, he never wanted to forget those dreamy afternoons of his childhood, and he decided to open the special drawer and paint the story of each of the people who lived inside.
So today, when we look at the paintings of Salvador Dalì, we can all share a part of those wonderful dreams.

A lovely story and beautiful drawings pull the reader inside the dreamy world of one great artist.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a bizarre, surrealistic tale about Salvidore Dali as a child. The narrative is short and the illustrations are colorful and dream-like. We enjoyed learning more about this famous artist, and I liked the author's note on the end pages, even though it was a bit tough to read it since the library pasted the bookcover to the book.

[Lisa Lathrop · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful illustrations and text that introduce young children to the work of Salvadore Dali and the Surrealist movement. We find young Dali eager to remember his dreams...and he creates memorable (and definitely intersting, often strange and odd) around those dreams.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this with my seven year old niece who isn't particularly into art but does like books. She soaked in all the art and simple, direct narration and afterward wanted to look at Dali's work as well as emulate it + play with her own surrealism in our shared (with her sister) art journal.

[Justin Ehrecke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Life of Salvador Dali set in a fun format that kids will enjoy. It's about a young boy that finds inspiration in his dreams and goes on to become one of the most renowned painters in the world.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to use for Dali's artwork. It is out of print but you can find it on Abesbooks.

[Rosalia · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fanciful and beautifully illustrated book. We were all taken with the story and the pictures. Beautiful!

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this children's story book about Salvador Dali will appeal to any child with imagination or the budding artist. The pictures are wonderful and the story charming.

[Roger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the artwork especially, of course.

[Gideon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it.