A review by worldlibraries
Dreams by Ezra Jack Keats
3.0
'Dreams,' by Ezra Jack Keats, is a title that would serve as an excellent 'window' to another way of living, or as a 'mirror' for children who live in urban settings. Children would be fascinated by the setting of two children who hang out of their city windows to have a conversation to discuss their day. Not every child lives in those type of buildings.
The main character in the story brings home a paper mouse he made at school and his friend asks 'what can it do?' Roberto, the maker of the mouse, can't think of anything and admits 'I don't know.'
But soon enough, the paper mouse proves useful. This would be a good metaphor for having a discussion with children about the lovely hidden qualities our friends have that we may not be able to see immediately, which come out in time when needed.
This is a small story. Other reviewers have pointed out how it is perfect for bedtime. A special feature of the book is the beautiful watercolors used to evoke summer heat, night and dreaming. I don't know if this art would bring children as much enjoyment as it does adults, but these watercolor representations are delightful.
The main character in the story brings home a paper mouse he made at school and his friend asks 'what can it do?' Roberto, the maker of the mouse, can't think of anything and admits 'I don't know.'
But soon enough, the paper mouse proves useful. This would be a good metaphor for having a discussion with children about the lovely hidden qualities our friends have that we may not be able to see immediately, which come out in time when needed.
This is a small story. Other reviewers have pointed out how it is perfect for bedtime. A special feature of the book is the beautiful watercolors used to evoke summer heat, night and dreaming. I don't know if this art would bring children as much enjoyment as it does adults, but these watercolor representations are delightful.