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Jamie's Dream

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Somehow I think growing up in Susan Berger's house must have been a whole lot of fun. In their book "Jamie's Dream", Ms. Berger and Christopher Corbin show us how a child's imagination can transform even an ordinary day into something magical.

And how can you argue with success? The story turns out just as Jamie knows it will from the time he wakes up in the morning until he arrives home after school riding on a unicorn... well, sort of. And then there's the part about a dragon and a mountain made out of ice cream. But I'm not going to spoil it for you. After all what fun would that be?

Jamie had a wonderful dream, and now he wants to buy it for his mom. But his mom, the crossing guard and Jamie's teacher aren't sure you can buy a dream. Since Jamie is having a great day, though, he isn't easily detered. When he meets up with Chester the Unicorn, they go on an adventure in search of his dream and something wonderful happens.

What a charming and imaginative story! Susan's son Christopher helped her write "Jamie's Dream" when he was only nine years old. Now an actor who likes to write comedy, you catch a glimpse into the inspiration and creativity flowing through Chris with "Jaime's Dream".

The real world may be limiting, but as the reader soon discovers, the world of imagination knows no bounds. Your young reader will be totally captivated by Jamie's journey to where he uncovers Dreams R Us, and an old man with a long silver beard helps Jamie find his dream.

The illustrations by Kim Sponaugle are beautiful and warm. This is the first time I've seen her work, and I'll definitely be looking for more of it.

Susan and Chris make a great writing team. I hope to see more from them in the future.

I have a two year old that adore's this book. She enjoys the colorful art, the story, and the rhythym of the words as I read.

I also highly recommend this book because it is a more advanced read than your basic, see spot run, style book. I enjoy having a sprinkling of more advanced words for my child to enjoy.

If you are into children's books or are looking for the next "Too Loud Lilly" this is the one.

As an ex teacher and a lover of Children's books, this one gets a five star review. The author wrotes this one for kids, not parents. It has magic and a childish sense of compassion without moralizing or warnings. A charming read for children and those of us who have not let the child in us fade.

Wonderful story with beautiful illustrations, a delightful read! My two children (2 and 4) love when I read this story to them and ask me to read it again and again. Highly recommended for any child that believes in magic!

Apparently this is the first children's book by Susan Berger. Reading this book, it feels like she's been doing it for a long time. The story feels magical from beginning to end, and Kim Sponaugle's illustrations really bring that magic to life.

Jamie has the most wonderful dream - in fact, it was so wonderful, he wanted to buy the dream for his Mom.

His day starts out good - he's wearing his lucky purple socks, and Mom has made French toast for breakfast. He tells Mom he's going to buy her a dream. She tells him you can't buy a dream. Jamie reminds her that she's always told him that he could do anything he believed he could. She replies that is, indeed, what she told him, but also warned: "Seeing is believing".

He decides he'll ask his teacher about buying dreams. On the way to school, he tells the crossing guard about his wish to purchase a dream. He, also, tells Jamie: "Seeing is believing". His terrific teacher, Miss Mapleleaf, tells him the same thing!

On his way home from school, Jamie decides its time to find his dream. He wishes on a dandelion and puffball. His wishes take him on an adventure that you will never forget. He meets Chester, a unicorn, who tells Jamie: "Believing is seeing". Was Jamie able to fulfill his wish to buy his dream for his Mom?

Find out as you read this really fun story beautifully illustrated by none other than one of SFC's illustrators who has been with our magazine since the very beginning - Kim Sponaugle. This is author Susan Berger's first children's book, written with the help of her son, Christopher, who was nine years old at the time it was written. Bravo, Susan and Chris, for a wonderful debut book! This is a must-read book for any child that still believes in magic, no matter what age.