SOLVED. Dream Journey Book [s]

[Maxwell]

I am looking for a book I had 20 years or so ago. There were no words and the pictures were of weird areas made of food and game pieces?

I seem to remember a crossant and the kid had a friend in a grey coat and hat that changed into a salt shaker as he was waking up, spilling and the coat flew off with the dreaming kid clutching it.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Moving to Unsolved for you Maxwell.

[Maxwell]

Lobstergirl wrote: "Moving to Unsolved for you Maxwell."

Thank you!

[Kris]

Maxwell, is this book for children, teens or adults?
Are the illustrations in color or black-and-white, realistic, cartoon-like, bright colors, soft watercolors, etc.?
Is the tone dark, whimsical, humorous, etc.?

[Kris]

Free Fall by David Wiesner? A young boy falls asleep while reading a book. There are chess pieces, a castle, and I seem to recall a croissant and salt shaker. Very whimsical with lovely illustrations.

Here's Amazon's Look Inside preview - http://www.amazon.com/Free-Fall-David...

[Maxwell]

Holy crap! I think that is it! I see the salt shaker dude with the big hat. I bought it just in case. Thanks!

[Kris]

You're welcome. :) I seem to recall the transformation of the salt shaker was a clever bit of fun. I'm gradually making my way through David Wiesner's books. Love the dream-like quality of his illustrations.

[Maxwell]

Its a bit of nostalgia for me. I had this book in grade school. I should look up other books by him.