And when you reach your dreams and soar, my precious child that I adore, ask God to help you dream up more! Jill Roman Lord rhymes at the beginning of the childrens book, Dream Big, My Precious One.
~ What ~
This thirty-two-page oversized hardbound book targets children ages three years to six years old. With no scary scenes, it focuses on promoting imagination, creativity, and dreams, knowing God is with us each step of the way. Detailed and charming full-color illustrations grace the pages with an easy-to-read font size.
After a to and from page to fill out, the tale focuses on inspiring a young child to dream big and follow through as one grows up to become whatever they desire with hard work and dedication. Besides mentioning many vocations in a rhyming format, it also reminds us that God gave us these dreams to fulfill, and He is by our side throughout our lives.
~Why ~
This is a nice book to read to a young child who is inquisitive about options for the future. I not only appreciated the rhyming format but also that it mentions things a little one can do at a young age while progressing to adult jobs such as an astronaut, counselor, cruise captain, nurse, preacher, and zoologist. Adding that achieving dreams takes time, repeated efforts, and falling short sometimes, it reinforces to trust in God and know the love of the one reading the book to the child.
~ Why Not ~
Those who do not like books that mention God and His constant love and protection may not like this book. Others may find the two and three-syllable words too hard for beginner readers.
~ Wish ~
I wish this book had illustrations that included fathers as it only has a mother with the child two times.
~ Want ~
If you are looking for a charming bedtime read for a preschooler, this one that inspires imagination and motivation when looking toward the future will delight many.
Thanks to Hachette Book Group, WorthyKids, and the author for this complimentary book that I am under no obligation to review.
