Book Zone Reviews welcomes you to the Blog Tour for I Dream a Dream for You by Bob Hostetler (illustrated by Benedetta Capriotti) hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
I Dream a Dream for You by Bob Hostetler Illustrator: Benedetta Caprioti
Published by Kregel Children's Books on June 18, 2024
ISBN: 9780825448584
Genres: Children's Picture Book
Pages: 20
Format: Board Book
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A charming read-aloud bedtime book for toddlers
With its sweet bedtime rhymes, I Dream a Dream for You resembles the classic title The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton. A family of red pandas make their home in the forest. When it's time for bed, Mom and Dad tuck in their three kiddos, and as they all drift to sleep, dreams come to life through the vibrant pictures and story. Parents or grandparents will enjoy reading this sweet bedtime rhyme, filled with dreams and aspirations for their little ones. With amazing, colorful illustrations, this read-to-me story richly shows the love of a faith-filled family with creative, interesting scenes that kids will love to see over and over--and those who read it to them will experience the blessing of God's love, which is meant to be shown and shared with families
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My Thoughts
The Importance of Dreams
When I saw the cover, I fell in love with I Dream a Dream for You and waited anxiously to see if I would be accepted as one of the tour stops. My anxiety was unnecessary because I received a stop and a copy of the book. It is even more beautiful in person. The peaceful blues and lavender and yellow clouds embodies sleepy time.
As the author writes the dreams we all wish for our children, you find yourself saying it with such enthusiasm, that it feels like a prayer. I thought, hey, this would make an awesome prayer, then read further, and the author suggested just that.
The book is an excellent example of Psalm 40:5, NIV
Remembering our childhood, we each think of what we would do differently with our children and make plans before they arrive; they arrive, and God has fashioned them differently than us. We then realize there needs to be a different approach. We may plan, but only God knows the outcomes and wonders He creates in our children.
So then, our best bet is to pray prayers of our dreams for them before they are born and even afterward. We should also look to God for direction. As much as we ascribe to perfection in our planning, His plans are perfect!
Key Takeaway:
- It doesn’t matter how big or small our dreams for our children, we must do so. Scripture states that without vision we perish.
- While we dream, flexibility is necessary because each child is unique, and God already has plans for him or her.
This book works for all parents, old and new. It could serve as a great discussion starter on what each party thinks parenting should include.
About the Author
Bob Hostetler is an award-winning author, literary agent, and international speaker. His first children’s book, Don’t Close Your Eyes, and its subsequent success, was a dream come true for him. His fifty other books include the award-winning Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door (co-authored with Josh McDowell) and The Bard and the Bible: A Shakespeare Devotional. He has won two Gold Medallion Awards, four Ohio Associated Press awards, and a Selah “Book of the Year” honor. He and his wife make their home in Nevada.
Connect with Bob at bobhostetler.com to follow him on social media and sign up for email updates.
About the Illustrator
Benedetta Capriotti was born in Italy, in a seaside town of the central region Marche. Since she was a child, she has had a great passion for drawing and art. In high school she would draw on Greek and Latin books, so she chose to attend a professional School of Fashion and Technical Drawing. Afterward she joined the Illustration class at the International School of Comics in Rome. In addition to drawing, she likes reading, traveling, and animals, and would like to live in the English countryside.
Connect with Benedetta on Instagram.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will win a print copy of I Dream a Dream for You and book-related goodies!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 25, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 2, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
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i love your perspective on this one, Dee! Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙂
Thanks! So glad I had the opportunity to read this wonderful book!