Grandmother's Dreamcatcher [Paperback]

Becky Ray McCain (Author), Stacey Schuett (Illustrator)

Book Description

Grade Level: K and up

While Kimmy's parents look for a house close to Daddy's job, Kimmy stays with her Chippewa grandmother. The bad dreams she has had still bother her. But with her grandmother's help, she learns about dreamcatchers.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

"A Chippewa girl's bad dreams are kept at bay by a dreamcatcher in this straightforward story. The paintings convincingly convey tenderness among the family members, as well as the narrator's anxiety," said PW. Ages 5-8.

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From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2-Kimmy is taken to stay with her Chippewa grandmother while her parents find a new place to live. Bad dreams and fear for her mother and father constantly disturb the child's sleep until Grandmother tells her the legend of the dreamcatcher, which is intended to capture bad dreams and allow good ones to make their way back to the dreamer. Kimmy is comforted after she and Grandmother construct a dreamcatcher from found materials. The two spend the rest of the week fishing, making presents, and enjoying being together. The acrylic-and-gouache illustrations are bright and appealing, and each character has unique features and expressions. The text is short and suitable for reading aloud. However, the fact that Kimmy does not recognize a dreamcatcher seems odd since both sides of her family are Chippewa. Nonetheless, this is a sensitive and attractive story. Directions for making a dreamcatcher are included.
Mary B. McCarthy, Windsor Severance Library District, CO
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807530328
• ISBN-13: 978-0807530320
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,489 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Story, September 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Grandmother's Dreamcatcher (Hardcover)

This is a lovely story filled with security of home and family. It also offers a study of Indian Culture to children, as well as adults. A book for any country and is a book for all ages. It is also timeless and will go on as long as it is offered for the public to see.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story - Beautiful Lesson, February 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Grandmother's Dreamcatcher (Hardcover)

This is a beautiful story especially for bedtime reading! Recommended for all ages.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Marvelous Find, February 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Grandmother's Dreamcatcher (Hardcover)

This story flows with ease and delight for childrens' bedtime reading. It brings in love of family and a lasting focus on indian heritage. Highly recommended for all ages.