Sailing off into the night sky in his "Redd Rocket" wagon to meet the Sandman, Joey experiences a grand adventure and heart-stopping rescue, discovering the Sandman's amazing ship and all of its wondrous secrets.
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From Publishers Weekly
The joy of Morrissey's first picture book is all in the eye, and his nostalgic oil paintings are almost sufficiently magical to alchemize the leaden "dream journey" story that accompanies them. From the Gerber-baby appeal of young Joey to the careful dreamscape choreography of motifs from nursery-rhyme cosmography and yesteryear's toys, not a visual detail goes awry in conjuring up a Norman Rockwell-esque innocence. The plot, however, is treacly. As Joey waits in bed for the Sandman, he pictures his Redd Rocket wagon; before he knows it, the Redd Rocket takes off, and soon Joey is caught in the Sandman's nets and hauled aboard the Sandman's delectable balloon ship. The narration runs toward the garrulous, and the tone frequently condescends ("Does that look straight?" the Sandman asks as he hangs a star). The picture-book equivalent of a pinch on the cheek from an unfavorite relative. BOMC dividend; Children's BOMC alternate. All ages.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3-Young Joey, curious about whether the sandman really exists, takes flight in a dream one night in his familiar red wagon. He is dropped into the sandman's flying ship where he watches the white-bearded wizard catch shooting stars to be ground into sleeping sand. The kindly magician also casts new stars to be hung in the sky whenever a baby is born. When Joey wakes, safe in his own bed, he sees his red wagon still fitted with compass and sail from his night journey. Morrissey's story shares the same general plot as Chris Van Allsburg's Polar Express (Houghton, 1985), and draws on a sentimental association of bedtime stories of the sandman, toy wagons, night stars, and dreams. It lacks sparkle or originality, but the pictures are spectacular. Dramatically highlighted full-page scenes show the Santalike sandman working magic in his workshop and sailing the heavens in his fantastically accoutered ship. The photographic clarity of the artist's style allows intricate details to be faithfully rendered. The illustrations' immediate eye-appeal and the echoes of traditional childhood themes in the story guarantee that the book will please many readers, young and old.
Shirley Wilton, Ocean County College, Toms River,
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Shirley Wilton, Ocean County College, Toms River,
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This review is from: Ship of Dreams (Hardcover)
The art work is simply breath taking. The pictures are so colorful, and the story is wonderful. My 5 year old loves this story of a boy and the sandman. As a mother, I believe it is my favorite book. It reaches out and stretches the imagination of child and parent. It is a family keepsake. We have four books on the upper bookshelf to ensure they remain in perfect condition. This is one of those four. I can not say enough how beautiful the pictures are and how wholesome the story is. Everyone should own this book!
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A Mom's Favorite,
By Kristy Nortz (Lowville, New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ship of Dreams (Hardcover)
As a preschool teacher, I am always on the lookout for that one book that is written and illustrated beautifully. Dean Morrissey has done it with this book. My students and my daughter were mesmerized by the realistic illustrations and I loved the story. My daughter is now ten years old and still looks into the sky to find her "star", she can always pick it out. I find myself buying this book again and again and giving it to friends expecting babies and they have expressed how much they liked it too! This is a book that I intend to hand down in the future so that my daughter's children will be caught up in it's magic. Thank you Dean Morrissey for such a beautiful book. Oh, by the way, I just recieved The Christmas Ship and I adore this one too!
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Gallery One - Dean Morrissey's Original Art Representative,
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This review is from: Ship of Dreams (Hardcover)
As Dean Morrissey's international source for original paintings, I do carry a bit of bias. However, this story is one of the best children's stories ever written. The words are guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of all "kids" whether they are children by age or simply adults that are "young at heart". The artwork is phenomenal. The realistic yet fantasy style art allows the viewer a smooth transition into the world of imagination. The colors are captivating and the technical ability of the artist and illustrator make him one of the world's modern masters. This book is a must for everyone.
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