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Description
When Jack goes to sleep he has wonderful dreams. The only problem is he can't really remember them the next the next day. So one night he determines to go to the land of dreams to save them for the next day. But dreams are elusive things.
Quick Summary
Jack has the best dreams ever, but every morning he wakes up and they're gone that's the problem he decides to solve in this sweet little story. He actually builds a rope out of bedsheets and climbs down into the dream world to catch them in a sack, which is a pretty clever premise that young kids absolutely love. The story is short enough for emerging readers but has just enough adventure and wonder to keep kids engaged, and the ending has a gentle twist that makes it memorable. It's perfect for kids who are starting to read on their own but still want something with a picture-book feel, and it especially resonates with anyone who's ever been frustrated that they can't hold onto a really good dream. Parents will appreciate that it's genuinely sweet without being preachy it's just a fun, imaginative story about a kid using his wits. If your child enjoys books about dreams or the magic of bedtime, they'd probably also like "The Adventures of Beekle: The Uncommon Child" by Dan Santat, which has a similar sense of whimsy. At just around 560 words, it's the kind of quick chapter book that makes a kid feel like a real reader.