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"Kimmy is to spend a week with her Chippewa grandmother while her parents look for a new home in Chicago. Grandmother lives in a cabin in the north woods, and Kimmy enjoys spending time with her, but a week away from her parents sounds like a long time. When bad dreams cause Kimmy to wake up screaming, Grandmother knows just what to do; she and Kimmy craft a dreamcatcher of bent wood, sinew, feathers, and beads, while Grandmother tells Kimmy the legend of the first dreamcatcher. The dreamcatcher--or the story--works; Kimmy wakes up happy and refreshed. The love shared by the child and her grandmother is palpable, reflected in the old woman's reassuring presence, her words, actions, and spirit. Schuett's acrylic and gouache illustrations show that warmth in expressive faces, and in the curve of Grandmother's arm and the angle of her head as she holds Kimmy. Directions for making a dreamcatcher round out this satisfying offering." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
"Kimmy is to spend a week with her Chippewa grandmother while her parents look for a new home in Chicago. Grandmother lives in a cabin in the north woods, and Kimmy enjoys spending time with her, but a week away from her parents sounds like a long time. When bad dreams cause Kimmy to wake up screaming, Grandmother knows just what to do; she and Kimmy craft a dreamcatcher of bent wood, sinew, feathers, and beads, while Grandmother tells Kimmy the legend of the first dreamcatcher. The dreamcatcher--or the story--works; Kimmy wakes up happy and refreshed. The love shared by the child and her grandmother is palpable, reflected in the old woman's reassuring presence, her words, actions, and spirit. Schuett's acrylic and gouache illustrations show that warmth in expressive faces, and in the curve of Grandmother's arm and the angle of her head as she holds Kimmy. Directions for making a dreamcatcher round out this satisfying offering." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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About Catching Dreams
It is always a precious gift to be loved... Memories of people who care can provide a way of enduring hardships, of working through the nightmares in life. -By being cherished as kids, we are likely to be better teachers of love, of walking in a good way.
It is always a precious gift to be loved... Memories of people who care can provide a way of enduring hardships, of working through the nightmares in life. -By being cherished as kids, we are likely to be better teachers of love, of walking in a good way.
In my life, some people have graced my path with their stories and with their compassion. One of these people was my great-grandmother, Ma McCain. This remarkable lady raised 16 children, and stayed involved in the lives of her children's children. Because of her tremendous love, memory of her continues to inspire her ever growing family.
GRANDMOTHER'S DREAMCATCHER is about that kind of love. As I read and learn about Native American and other cultures, those stories I treasure the most always teach the next generation something wonderful about living in a good way. It is hoped this simple story will in turn inspire sweet dreams for young readers and their families. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a lovely story that moves with love and caring for family as well as a study for children to get to know the history of the indians. Good for all ages.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book for my young niece who has had her share of nightmares,
she loves this book, she loves the idea of a Dreamcatcher and currently we
are getting the pieces together to make one of our own! The instructions to
make your own Dreamcatcher as included in the book are a great idea and once
we have all the bits we'll be off!! This is a book I would definitely recommend!
she loves this book, she loves the idea of a Dreamcatcher and currently we
are getting the pieces together to make one of our own! The instructions to
make your own Dreamcatcher as included in the book are a great idea and once
we have all the bits we'll be off!! This is a book I would definitely recommend!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a beautiful story that adults and children would like. Easy to understand through warm messages of love of family. A timeless story.
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Excellent combination of Native Am. culture & family love.
This is a superb children's story. I have read it to numerous elementary classes and have received warm responses. Read more
Published on 10 Nov 1998
This book is all about quality time and love for family.
This is a charming and sweet story! I love the way that the girl is so interested in her grandmother's teachings. The book is so moving. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 1998
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