Only a Dream is a soothing, rhyming picture book that helps children face nighttime fears with courage, creativity, and calm.
When a child discovers that nightmare monsters are "simply pictures painted by fears and anxiety," everything begins to change. With gentle guidance, young readers learn simple, comforting tools-like keeping a dream journal, flipping a magical pillow, talking with a trusted adult, and even changing their dreams from within.
Perfect for ages 4-8, this warm and reassuring story supports emotional resilience, imagination, and peaceful bedtime routines.
Written and illustrated by a former kindergarten teacher, meditation teacher, and grandmother, Only a Dream also includes:
An Author's Note with discussion questions and extension activitiesA guided bedtime visualization loved by families for over 25 yearsAdditional resources available at SusanTaraMeyer.com