Dream Me A Story: Like Dreams, Books Can Come True

By Themba Joseph Simelane

Dream Me a Story, picturebook explores the desperate yearning of a child to acquire literacy and the pressure from peers to do so. However, for children in impoverished neighborhoods, even the desire to own a picture book is a luxury they can only dream of. The story follows a young girl, Fundi - who dreams of learning to read and write, and is helped by an imaginary lion king to fulfill this dream. The powerful and simple story-line, along with stunning illustrations, bring the tale to life. This heart-warming story is inspired by the harsh reality of child illiteracy and child-headed homes in South Africa. The values that children can learn from this book include empathy, determination, resilience, consideration, and self-empowerment.

Perfect for kids ages 3-8, this fun story makes a great birthday and back to school gift or read aloud for any occasion!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0639764738
• ISBN13: 9780639764733
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Storiesbyafricans
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"