Dreams of Near and Far - Hardcover
by Martin Widmark (Author), Emilia Dziubak (Illustrator)
A poignant and uplifting story of hope, friendship, and finding happiness
USBBY2023 Outstanding International Books List
Noah and Mia have never met. They live far, far apart but look out upon the same sea.
Noah is heartbroken when his old dog Gus dies. He slips into dreams, searching for his loyal friend, but instead finds something unexpected.
Mia has no home, only her cat Olive. So when Olive sets off travelling, Mia follows her on an unexpected journey.
Will Mia and Noah find all they've dreamed of?
Poignant and uplifting, Martin Widmark's story of finding hope and a home is accompanied by stunning illustrations from Emilia Dziubak, which alternate between the two characters' interconnected journeys. Martin and Emilia are co-creators of The House of Lost and Found (also an USBBY Outstanding International Book), and of Little Pearl.
Martin Widmark is the bestselling Swedish children's author of over 100 books. His titles consistently top Sweden's bestseller lists and have been translated into more than thirty-five languages. Before becoming a full-time author, Martin worked as a middle-school teacher and a Swedish language teacher for immigrants, and now uses his experiences to promote reading and literacy for young people. He is the author of The House of Lost and Found and Little Pearl (Floris Books). Emilia Dziubak is an award-winning artist from Poland. She is a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan and has illustrated numerous children's picture books that have been translated into many languages. She is the illustrator of USBBY- listed The House of Lost and Found, as well as Little Pearl and Dreams of Near and Far, also co-created with Martin Widmark.
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