Dream Catchers (Children's Picture Book) (Marsh Media Character Education)

By Lisa Suhay

Book Overview

When mother buckles Zachary and Carolyn into the car and kisses them good-bye, the plucky pair sets off on an adventure more exciting than anything they have seen on their television screen. Their... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1559421819
• ISBN13: 9781559421812
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Self Esteem and Self Respect Publications - MarshMedia
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.3" x 0.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Critique of the Critic - Dona J. Helmer

I have never read a review that missed the point so far and missed the forest for the trees as Dona J. Helmer's review of Dream Catchers. I read this book and explained the illustrations to three of my grandchildren (ages 10, 9, & 8) and they absolutely loved it. All of them asked me to get copies of the book for them. Fortunately, they are not into political correctness as is the reviewer. They know who Santa Claus and Bugs Bunny are, but are not up to speed on Calvin Coolidge or Indian lore. The character is wearing blue jeans because he is supposed to be the grandfather participating in a story with his grandchildren demonstrating that art can take you anywhere if you have the imagination. Ms. Helmer even manages to wound one ofthe past century's great illustrators. (Time magazine covers, National Geographic, historical drawings hung in historical places, and the famous Pipi Longstocking.) Perhaps that word has not yet reached Alaska yet and maybe the reviewer should spend some time in the lower 48. Lighten up - this is not exactly a Steven Ambrose or Doris Kearns Goodwin book. This is about kids' adventures and mutual love between them and a grandfather. I often tell my young grandchildren stories to make a point, but I do not pour over history books first.

Elementary students loved this book!

My elementary school children loved this book--the story of two children who learn the joy of using their imaginations.... and the story is wonderfully illustrated. The text is simple,but it respects the intelligence of young readers. When my pupils finish their work, they often pick up DREAM CATCHERS to page through it to remember their favorite parts. Some of my students loved the pictures so much that they tried to reproduce the pictures themselves--especially the Dream Catcher, the craft in the water and the sunset! I would recommend this book to elementary school teachers and to parents to share with children. Another friend of mine from church is buying several to give as holiday gifts. Good idea....

A Grandfather's joy

Dream Catchers combines the talents of a world-renowned illustrator, Louis S. Glanzman, and and up-and-coming children's storyteller, Lisa Suhay. It combines educational fun with eye-popping illustrations. This is a book that adults can enjoy with their children and grandchildren. I can't wait to share the enjoyment with my own grandchildren.