My Dream For You Is Happiness (Hardcover)
Available September 22, 2015 from Hamer House Books
“When you are happy, you can find joy in so many little things in life.”
We read books to our girls each night before bed. It’s a great way to wind down after a hectic day and we like relaxing books that help children drift off to dreamland. The “My Dream For You” series of books is designed to capture that covenant between child and parent, exploring the possibilities from both perspectives. The books are not “once upon a time” stories from a child’s viewpoint, but a journey for the parent and child together in contentment, joy and wonder. These books were created to instill a sense of peace and gratitude for the parent and child in those magical moments at bedtime, planting soothing seeds of serenity for a good night’s sleep, and reminding that special child each night how much they are loved.
Elegantly written by Carole Ann Hausman and gorgeously illustrated by Joanne Raptis, My Dream for You Is Happiness is designed to capture that covenant between child and a loved one reminding that special child how much they are loved. Perfect for getting ready for naptime or bedtime, My Dream for You Is Happiness will plant soothing seeds of serenity in that magic time just before drifting off to sleep.
“I felt so secure and loved as a little girl when my grandmother would read to me,” says Carole Ann. “Reading time was special and sacred because she would stop the millions of things she was doing, sit down, put me in her lap and read. Everything else could wait. Time stood still. I was absorbed in the lyrical sound of her voice and the gentle turning of the pages. It is in this tradition that I created the My Dream for You book series.”
Even the youngest of babies who may not quite understand the words in the book will understand the gentle feelings and sweet sentiments that make this new series a must for friends and families to enjoy together over and over again. No matter your age, no matter how many possessions you have or lack, no matter what your child wants to be when he or she grows up, the dream for a contented life is universal and infinite. Just “think of all the people who love you very much, take a deep breath and be happy.”
Up Next! The next book in the My Dream for You series will be released in early 2016!
About the Author
Carole Ann grew up on a farm in the rolling hills of Nashville where she developed a respect and appreciation for nature. She now lives with her husband and two cats in South Florida where she enjoys writing outdoors in the fresh tropical air. She delights in gardening, travel, live music and cake.
About the Illustrator
Joanne Raptis was born in New York City but considers the peaceful mountains of Pennsylvania her second home. A self-taught artist, she drew inspiration from her childhood cartoon heroes and from nature. She is now a student at Barnard College studying psychology and spends any free time drawing, dancing, crafting, and being outdoors.
My Dream For You Is Happiness (Hardcover)
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