The Dream Quilt [Hardcover]

Celeste Ryan (Author), Mary Haverfield (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

Every child has bad dreams. But the Bible tells us that our God is strong and loving and wants to protect us. And children can cling to that wonderful truth, using it to help drive fearful feelings away.

In The Dream Quilt, a little boy named Michael is having trouble with bad dreams. Then one day, Michael learns about the special quilt game Granny Rose used to play with his mother when she was little and had bad dreams. He wants to play, too. The game works. Michael’s dreams are now quite lovely. But when the quilt gets taken away, he learns that it wasn’t the blanket that protected him at all–and that the only thing he really needs to feel secure is the God who keeps him warm and loved…and safe.

Through repeated rhymes, bright colors, and a charming story line, The Dream Quilt helps to instill in children a confidence in God, as well as reinforce the bond between parent and child. Best of all, it gives moms and dads a greatly-needed, easy-to-use tool to help get children through their toughest nights–and teach them about the God who will love them throughout all their days.

Editorial Reviews

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Every child has bad dreams. But the Bible tells us that our God is strong and loving and wants to protect us. And children can cling to that wonderful truth, using it to help drive fearful feelings away.

In The Dream Quilt, a little boy named Michael is having trouble with bad dreams. Then one day, Michael learns about the special quilt game Granny Rose used to play with his mother when she was little and had bad dreams. He wants to play, too. The game works. Michael?s dreams are now quite lovely. But when the quilt gets taken away, he learns that it wasn?t the blanket that protected him at all?and that the only thing he really needs to feel secure is the God who keeps him warm and loved?and safe.

Through repeated rhymes, bright colors, and a charming story line, The Dream Quilt helps to instill in children a confidence in God, as well as reinforce the bond between parent and child. Best of all, it gives moms and dads a greatly-needed, easy-to-use tool to help get children through their toughest nights?and teach them about the God who will love them throughout all their days.

About the Author

Celeste Ryan is an award-winning author, editor, public speaker, and mother. She has published several books and has written for numerous magazines, including Guideposts, Today’s Christian Woman, Marriage Partnership, and Christian Home. The Dream Quilt is her first book for children. She and her husband Dan make their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and are the parents of one son and one daughter.

Mary Haverfield attended University of Houston, Art Center in Pasadena, California, and Philadelphia College of Art. The Dream Quilt is the third children’s book she has illustrated, following Adventures of Pinocchio and A Child’s Book of Hope, both published by Random House. She lives in the Dallas area with her husband Pat, a photographer, and their fifteen-year-old son, Graham.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: WaterBrook Press; 1st edition (August 17, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578562236
• ISBN-13: 978-1578562237
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #593,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Casting out fears by trusting God, April 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Dream Quilt (Hardcover)

So many books today give children false hope through fanciful tales of magic "things". There are some cute stories out there about necklaces that give little girls confidence, or teddy bears that offer security and freedom from fears, even stuffed bunnies who teach lessons of how to love. But I always find myself explaining to my daughters that our true hope and our most lasting lessons, come from the Lord - anytime we are frightened or lonely or disappointed, we can trust that the Lord will comfort us and give us strength.

Celeste Ryan weaves a beautiful mix of sentiment and faith by showing us how we look for something tangible to trust for our comfort (the quilt), but all things of this world will eventually pass away - God is the eternal comforter, healer, confidante, friend.

This book is a favorite in our house. The illustrations are eye-catching and unique, the story is smooth and entertaining, and the message is one that will stick with you. The Dream Quilt may be directed at juveniles, but I guarantee adults will enjoy it, as well

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Security is Sublime, January 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Dream Quilt (Hardcover)

This book has impressed children of all ages with the security in kowing God's love. I liked the colorful descriptions and the peaceful tone of the book. One child asked me if he could have a quilt with colors so he could dream colorful dreams , too. Awesome book - hope Mrs. Ryan writes more!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Dream Quilt, February 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Dream Quilt (Hardcover)

This is a sweet story of how a Mom uses the squares on an old quilt to help ease her child's fears at bed time. The illustations are sure to catch a child's eye; they're so colorful. It's a beautiful story and it's a book that's beautiful to look at.