“In our dreams sometimes we can do things that we are not normally able to do, like breathing under water “
A lyrical and imaginative journey into the world of dreams. The simple text leaves plenty of room for imagination and own thoughts. A thought-provoking book that can be used to explore and discuss the differences and similarities between dreaming and reality. The illustrations are rich and colourful , capturing that magical dream-like feeling. Confusing, fantastic, scary and funny – all at the same time!
Things to discuss
You might start by asking your child about his favorite and least favorite dream. You can follow up by asking what dreams are made of an if you can dream about anything. This can lead to discussion about the differences and similarities between dreams and reality. How do you know that you are dreaming?
Some questions to explore
- Are your dreams in colour?
- Are dreams like marshmallows?
- Do dreams smell like the sea?
- Do you have a “sense of time” in your dream?
- What emotions did you have during your dream? Do you fell happy, angry or sad?
- Does watching a movie or a listening to a story influence what you dream about?
- Can you dream the same dream several times?
A Sleep Detective
Can you see if someone is dreaming? When a person closes his eyes and move the eyes, you can see a bulge moving behind the eyelid – the same thing happens when a person is dreaming. So you can perhaps quietly watch the eyelids when a family member or pet is sleeping.
