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Title: Dream Big
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Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Publishing
List Price: $9.95
Our Price: $4.99
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| Customer Reviews: |
| Dream Big by Andrews McMeel Publishing not a book at all |
| I bought this book thinking it was an actual story book, but it's really just a book of quotes, that I guess should inspire, but a child couldn't understand their meaning at all. |
| Dream Big by Andrews McMeel Publishing Familiar Images of Olivia with Inspirational Aphorisms |
When my children were young, I looked in vain for children's books that contained inspirational aphorisms. I wanted to find such books because brief quotes by important historical figures had always played a big role in my life.
I was thrilled to find that Ian Falconer had taken some of his prior drawings of Olivia and selected appropriate inspirational quotes around the theme of "Dream Big." Naturally, there's irony here . . . beginning with the fact that the book is in a very small format, like that of gift books.
Although the book's page size is small, there are thirty quotes and matching images. I thought that the illustrations and quotes were well matched . . . often providing adult humor as well as kiddy laughs. In fact, you'll probably find yourself having an opportunity to explain a few of these quote and illustration combinations (a great chance for bonding with a child) such as "You don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note" with a Olivia singing by herself and "Dreams say what they mean, but they don't say it in daytime language" with Olivia dreaming of singing on stage in a red gown. Some of the illustrations also make for good fun, being puns on the quote.
Please realize that there is no story to connect the quotes . . . this book is inspirational rather than story-telling.
Dream Big with Olivia!
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| Dream Big by Andrews McMeel Publishing Sweet and simple gift book |
| My daughter has followed all of the Olivia books, so I purchased this a preschool "graduation gift." It is NOT a story however, so you must know that before purchasing; it is a book of inspiring quotes enahanced by Olivia illustrations. The message is similar to Dr. Seuss's "Oh, The Places You Will Go!" It was perfect for my daughter--something she can keep on her shelf until she graduates again--from high school, long after she has stopped reading the Olivia storybooks. |
| Dream Big by Andrews McMeel Publishing Less is More... way more |
| Simply splendid! In these days when over stimulation seems the norm, it is fresh to witness what can be done with simply colors and no extra detail. Not one line, shading or colour that isn't essential to the story is used. Olivia is, as always, her most expressive and delightful self. Worth the price at twice! |
| Dream Big by Andrews McMeel Publishing Inspiring!! |
| My daughter recieved this book as a high school graduation gift. She loved it, I loved, we all loved it....so much that we have given copies of the book for graduation gifts. Not a story...simply an inspirational book with quotes from famous people that build character and challenge readers to follow their dreams. |
