Children have big dreams, whether they want to grow up to be a firefighter, become president, or save the world. Debut children’s book author Kat Kronenberg says, “it’s important that children feel empowered, and it’s up to us to let them know we support them not matter how big their dreams are.” Kat knows how easy it can be to get bogged down by negativity when pursuing a dream. That’s why she is helping young children realize their dreams through songs, activities, games, and a new book aptly titled Dream Big.
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Title: Dream Big
Author: Kat Kronenberg
Illustrator: Stephanie Dehennin
ISBN: 978-1-62634-347-4
Book Synopsis: Dream Big follows the story of a moody Baboon as he discovers a powerful secret. One by one, the Caterpillar, the Tadpole, and the Flamingo gaze up at the night sky and wish upon a star for their wildest dreams. Baboon, who can’t help but overhear, insists these dreams could never come true. But when he sees the Caterpillar turn into a winged butterfly, the Tadpole into a dancing frog, and the Flamingo into a beautiful pink bird, Baboon realizes that a transformative power exists between these stars and the animals once they truly believe in themselves and their dreams. When Baboon tries out this truth by smiling big and proclaiming “I Can!”, his Magical, Mystical Wished-Upon Star, Catch-M, whooshes down from the heavens to ignite his courage to complete his dream.
My Thoughts: I’ve reviewed a lot of children’s books on this blog over the past 7 years and I always enjoy finding a new author who comes out with a new children’s book with a unique story. Often times authors will take a classic story and but a new spin on it. This author totally came up with a unique story that is fun, entertaining and features adorable characters.
This book is an easy read for children with just a few sentences on each page. The illustrations are beautiful, the characters are adorable and the story line flows nicely from start to finish. It’s one of those type’s of books that your child or grandchild will want you to read over & over to them or they will read it over & over to themselves. Every time I read this book to my grandchildren, it keeps them entertained from beginning to end. My little grandson loves to point at all of the different animals and is trying to learn their names. My 7 year old granddaughter enjoys sitting down & reading the book herself or reading it to her brother. We love family reading time!
You can visit the author’s website at katkronenberg.com and download some free printable activity sheets to go along with this adorable book. The book will be available from Amazon as of January 10, 2017 and other booksellers nationwide.
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Disclaimer: Shelly H. has personally reviewed the product listed above. Shelly has not received any monetary compensation for her review. She did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
My heart is full! Shelly thank you for the thoughtful review. I love picturing you reading it with your grandchildren! Dreams do come true!
Keep dreaming BIG,
Kat 🙂
The illustrations looks so delightful that I can see how easily children would be drawn to looking at the pictures. Nice that it is a book that an older child can read to a younger sibling. What a perfect way to encourage family reading times.
Your Right, this Book “Dream Big” does have a whole different approach to story telling! I Love it and I think my Great Grandchildren would love it too! The author has an awesome way of approaching facts. Thankyou for sharing.
This looks like an easy book for my grandsons to read where they won’t get overwhelmed with too many words. They would really enjoy the illustrations, too!
This is the kind of book that everyone should read. Im glad that my graandchildren love to be read to.
This does sound like a wonderful children’s book. I love books that entice the child to read or to be read to over and over again. The illustrations are beautiful too.