Child of Dreams

A moving picture book that celebrates family and belonging, from acclaimed screenwriter Irena Brignull. A little girl wants to know where she came from and why she doesn't have a father. When her mother cannot tell her, the girl decides to find out for herself. Her journey leads her on a quest through the woods, tracing her own story back to its source with the help of the animals she meets, until she discovers what truly matters in making a family. A timeless story with sumptuous illustrations, this picture book will be shared and treasured by all families whatever their shape or size. "A joy to pore over." The Irish Independent, Children's Books of the Year

About the author

Irena Brignull is an acclaimed screenwriter and novelist. She wrote the screenplay for the Oscar-nominated film The Boxtrolls and adapted Skellig for Sky. This is her first picture book for Walker.
Richard Jones grew up in the Midlands but moved to Devon to study illustration at the University of Plymouth and never went home again. His previous books for Walker include The Squirrels' Busy Year and Bird Builds a Nest in the Science Storybook series.

Product details

• Authors: Irena Brignull, Brignull Irena
• Assisted by: Richard Jones (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2021
• EAN: 9781406392807
• ISBN: 978-1-4063-9280-7
• No. of pages: 56
• Series: Walker Studio
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Children's and young people's books > Picture books > Narrative picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Bedtime & Dreams, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Foxes, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Adoption, Picture storybooks, Interest age: from c 5 years