Dreams to Grow On

{"hero_section": {"headline": "Dream Big, Play Everything Today", "subheadline": "Watch your child explore every future possibility through the magic of imaginative play."}, "the_vision": {"quote": "I may just try them all. There are so many things to be.", "context": "This narrative celebrates the beautiful fluidity of childhood identity, encouraging exploration over premature commitment. It validates the child's current desire to sample many roles before settling on a path."}, "therapeutic_guide": {"title": "For Cultivating Vocational Exploration", "core_utility": "Fosters cognitive flexibility and reduces the anxiety associated with future decision-making.", "conversation_starters": ["Which job felt the most fun to pretend today, and why?", "If you could only use one of your play skills (like building or helping) in real life, which would you pick?", "What's one thing you learned about being a [insert profession from the book] today?"]}, "visual_style_guide": {"mood_board": "Whimsical, Sun-drenched, Authentic", "color_palette": ["#FFD700", "#4CAF50", "#87CEEB"], "art_direction": "Soft, painterly illustrations that blend realistic childhood settings with subtle, magical elements representing the 'dream' version of each profession."}, "social_share": {"instagram": "From scientist to pilot to baker\u2014today's play is tomorrow's potential! \ud83c\udf1f We loved following this little explorer as they tried on every dream job. What career are you playing today? #FutureIsBright", "hashtags": ["#ChildhoodDreams", "#ImaginativePlay", "#FutureCareers", "#KidsBooks"]}, "reviews_and_awards": {"reader_praise": ["Every child wonders, \"What will I be when I grow up?\" In Dreams to Grow On, we follow an imaginative young girl as she explores exciting possibilities for her future. A rich blend of Christine Hurley Deriso's lyrical verse and Matthew Archambault's vibrant oil paintings, this story encourages young people to let their imaginations soar. Readers of all ages will be inspired to \"try on\" new dreams of their own. Editorial Reviews Review This is a wonderful book and is highly recommended for children (ages four to eight) who dream of the future. -- Huntress Reviews About the Author Christine Hurley Deriso Christine Hurley Deriso began writing children's stories after reading a story to her son's fourth grade class. Inspired by the students who cheered her on, Christine began writing an original story every week. This labor of love remains among her most fulfilling endeavors. Christine, who presently serves as publications editor at the Medical College of Georgia, has written humorous essays and feature articles for many national publications, including: Parents, Ladies' Home Journal, Family Circle, and Child. She and her husband, Graham, live with their children, Gregory and Julianne, in North Augusta, South Carolina. Matthew Archambault A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, Matthew Archambault always dreamed of being an illustrator. His passion is to create great paintings that inspire as well as teach. While Matthew has illustrated the covers and interiors of numerous books, he feels that Dreams To Grow On is the perfect keepsake to hand down to his own children. Matthew currently lives in East Islip, New York with his wife Melissa and their pug dog Rockwell. As this book is being released, they are welcoming the birth of their first child. Product details Publisher \u200f : \u200e Illumination Arts Publishing Company Publication date \u200f : \u200e September 1, 2002 Edition \u200f : \u200e First Edition Language \u200f : \u200e English Print length \u200f : \u200e 32 pages ISBN-10 \u200f : \u200e 0970190727 ISBN-13 \u200f : \u200e 978-0970190727 Item Weight \u200f : \u200e 14.4 ounces Reading age \u200f : \u200e 4 - 8 years Dimensions \u200f : \u200e 9 x 0.25 x 11.25 inches Grade level \u200f : \u200e Preschool - 2 Best Sellers Rank: #4,411,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #6,549 in Children's Short Story Collections Customer Reviews: 5.0", "About the author Follow authors for new release and deal updates, plus improved recommendations. See updates from all followed authors in Your Books. Christine Hurley Deriso Follow Christine Hurley Deriso \u201cFill your paper with the breathings of your heart.\u201d\u2014William Wordsworth One thing that strikes me about my writing is that the process has changed very little since I first started jotting down stories around age six. An idea fills my head and whines, cajoles, begs or bullies until I pay attention. Sometimes the ideas are so charming that I scoop them up in a hug. Other times, they\u2019re so annoying that I snap, \u201cWhat?\u201d at their insistence. But either way, I can no more walk away from one than I could walk away from a child in need. The ideas originate in my head, but they seem to have a mind, an essence, an existence of their own. I feel more like a vessel than an owner. Succumbing to these ideas\u2019 insistence to flow through me is profoundly joyful, yet also utterly involuntary. And that hasn\u2019t changed since I was six. What has changed, I hope, is my wisdom, my insight, my courage \u2026 my head\u2019s ability to make enough sense of these ideas to shape them into something meaningful, even the ones that scare me. Especially the ones that scare me. I\u2019m guessing you\u2019ll glean from my books that I love all words, any words, Whether I\u2019m writing for a young child, a tween, a young adult or a Ph.D., I try hard to move my reader \u2026 to make his world a little bigger or his heart a little fuller. Hopefully both. So there you have it: I love words and I love ideas, and if I didn\u2019t love them, they\u2019d badger me anyhow. Thanks for sharing the experience with me. www.chderiso.com Top reviews from the United States wendy", "Wonderful book! Dreams To Grow On is a new offering from Illumination Arts that is filled with rhyme and colorful illustrations. It gives us an intriguing glimpse of a young girl as she goes through a typical day of pondering what she will be when she grows up - and does it by showing the awe and wonder in a child's daydream. Since this question is often on the minds of all children, it will give them lots of ideas of how to play-act their future. \"A teacher? Or a doctor? Or a writer? Let me see... Today I'll practice all the things I just might want to be.\" Lots of occupations are listed within the pages of this book, just as there are lots of things that children do during their day that can translate to what they might be when they grow up. Playing with dolls - being a mother. Building with blocks - architect. Making mud pies - baker. Looking at insects, flowers, and birds - scientist. Climbing on monkey bars - circus performer. The list goes on and on, and the illustrations are made even more interesting by showing pictures of the child in the present as well as in the future with each occupation. \"My heart will lead the way, no matter what I choose to do. Great things are sure to happen as I make my dreams come true.\" ***** This is a wonderful book - just what I have come to expect from the people at Illumination Arts - and is highly recommended for children (ages four to eight) who dream of the future. ***** Reviewed by Ruth Wilson. Read less From the United States wendy"], "editorial_reviews": ["Review\nThis is a wonderful book and is highly recommended for children (ages four to eight) who dream of the future. -- Huntress Reviews."]}, "author_bio": "Christine Hurley Deriso\nChristine Hurley Deriso began writing children's stories after reading a story to her son's fourth grade class. Inspired by the students who cheered her on, Christine began writing an original story every week. This labor of love remains among her most fulfilling endeavors.\n\nChristine, who presently serves as publications editor at the Medical College of Georgia, has written humorous essays and feature articles for many national publications, including: Parents, Ladies' Home Journal, Family Circle, and Child.\n\nShe and her husband, Graham, live with their children, Gregory and Julianne, in North Augusta, South Carolina.\n\nMatthew Archambault\n\nA graduate of the School of Visual Arts, Matthew Archambault always dreamed of being an illustrator. His passion is to create great paintings that inspire as well as teach. While Matthew has illustrated the covers and interiors of numerous books, he feels that Dreams To Grow On is the perfect keepsake to hand down to his own children.\n\nMatthew currently lives in East Islip, New York with his wife Melissa and their pug dog Rockwell. As this book is being released, they are welcoming the birth of their first child.", "product_specs": {}, "general_audience_layer": {"narrative": "Every child wonders, 'What will I be when I grow up?' In Dreams to Grow On, we follow an imaginative young girl as she explores exciting possibilities for her future. A rich blend of Christine Hurley Deriso's lyrical verse and Matthew Archambault's vibrant oil paintings, this story encourages young people to let their imaginations soar. Readers of all ages will be inspired to 'try on' new dreams of their own."}}

Every child wonders, 'What will I be when I grow up?' In Dreams to Grow On, we follow an imaginative young girl as she explores exciting possibilities for her future. A rich blend of Christine Hurley Deriso's lyrical verse and Matthew Archambault's vibrant oil paintings, this story encourages young people to let their imaginations soar. Readers of all ages will be inspired to 'try on' new dreams of their own.