Stars: *****
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky (2011)
Illustrations by Tim Bowers
Picture Book
4 and up
Summary: Poppy the Pig has big dreams – lots of them! But following her dreams isn’t always easy, and whenever Poppy thinks it might be time to give up, her family reminds her to “Dream Big!”
Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi has created her very first picture book. I am normally reluctant to read picture books by celebrities as it feels to me like they just aren’t happy being famous for TV, movies, music and/or sports and want to be great at everything.
The summary of the book is what drew me in and made me want to check it out and I’m glad I did. It can be very disheartening when you try something you like only to be told you are no good at it and should try something else. The book is all about realizing your dreams with practice and enjoyment of what you do, no matter what anyone else says or thinks.
The illustrations are absolutely adorable and the cover has sparkles, which according to my girls, is the best thing ever. We will be revisiting this book when my children express interest in a certain activity but then feel discouraged.
About the Author:
Kristi Yamaguchi is an Olympic gold medalist and world champion who knows about dreaming big. The motto “Always Dream” serves as Kristi’s personal inspiration, as well as the name of her charitable foundation for children.
Links of Interest: Always Dream,
Other Reviews: Chronicle of an Infant Bibliophile, For Immediate Release Reviews – Kids,
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*I received a copy of this book to review from the publisher. All opinions are honest and are not affected by how I acquired the book.
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