I Dream A Dream For You ~ a book review

I Dream a Dream For You JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome 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
Title: I Dream a Dream for You
Author: Bob Hostetler
Illustrator: Benedetta Capriotti
Publisher: Kregel Children’s Books
Release Date: June 18, 2024
Genre: Picture Book

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:

This is a precious little book featuring a family of red pandas at bedtime. After tucking the kids in and the parents climb in bed, the dreaming begins. The parents (I cannot tell for sure if it is mom or dad) dream of the life they hope and pray for their children. The pleasant rhymes bring hope and joy to mind as talk of season, standing for what is right, being healthy, being a good friend, and more. Importantly, there is a reminder that God loves you and that He is watching over. The drawings are vibrant and playful and fit well with the text of the book.

This board book is a cute little book that would be great for a family’s new addition or for a grandparent wanting something to read with grandbaby. It fits well with either parent/grandparent reading since it isn’t a mom or dad speaking specifically. A well done board book.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

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.

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