Penelope's Big Dream

by Mónica Vidalón

Overview

Penelope is a curious, fun-loving little girl who is accompanied by her dream wherever she goes. Everything was going well for her until she realized that her dream had grown WAY TOO BIG. Feeling embarrassed of so much attention, she decided to leave her dream behind so she could fit in with others.

Join Penelope in this sweet story of self awareness to find out what happens to her and her beloved dream.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798987991411
Publisher:	Monica Vidalon
Publication date:	06/12/2023
Series:	Penelope & Friends
Edition description:	Large Type
Pages:	38
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mónica is a children's author and illustrator. Her goal is to connect with young readers by writing about everyday concepts they can easily relate to. Simple illustrations are designed to bring her stories to life.Mónica was born and raised in Perú and moved to California at age 24 to continue her studies. She lives with her husband, three daughters, and adorable dog "Wolfie" in sunny Texas.

Editorial Reviews

"A charming introduction to the meaning and value of childhood dreams."-Kirkus Indie Review

"Spend time reading this book with your child and discussing their aspirations. Having a dream gives your child something to aim for and to create goals to achieve that vision."-Reader's Favorite, 5-Star Review

"Even little kids have some very big dreams. In Vidalón's inspiring picture book for children, a young girl named Penelope learns the importance of believing in herself and being true to her goals." -Booklife Reviews

From the Publisher

★ 2023-06-05
A child’s big, blue fluffy dream fills Vidalón’s book.

The sentient, smiling dream gives Penelope a sense of meaning and purpose in life, and in return, Penelope takes good care of it. As Penelope’s dream develops it grows so big that it begins to overwhelm Penelope’s life: It is too big to fit in cars, can’t get through doorways, and gets in the way of play dates. Penelope’s friends laugh at the size of her dream, which leaves her feeling embarrassed, so she decides to leave her dream in her bedroom from then on. Still, Penelope looks forward to seeing her dream at the end of each day. Soon the dream, feeling neglected, starts to shrink. One day Penelope comes home and can’t find her dream. She searches everywhere, finally finding the tiny blue puffy ball hiding in her dresser drawer. Penelope decides to again make room for her dream in her daily life no matter what people say. The author never explains exactly what Penelope’s dream is, nor whether it represents a specific life goal or simply a sense of hope: “After all, we all have a dream….” This ambiguity invites young readers to explore their own dreams and identify what they care about and why. The author’s own illustrations of Penelope with her fair skin and her cloudlike dream are bold and colorful, and the text is straightforward, occasionally employing fun typography for emphasis.

A charming introduction to the meaning and value of childhood dreams.

Kirkus Reviews