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bickie's review
5.0
Beautiful portrait of several people who live on Dream Street (all Black), sharing their dreams, skills, interests, and/or history. Perfect for any audience, this book could help start conversations about parts of people that are seen/unseen, what our own dreams are, and many other topics. Helps disrupt stereotypes in a non-pedantic way, such as the spread about Zion, who loves to read "skyscrapers" of books in the library. When Zion asks whether boys can be librarians, the librarian answers, "'Of course they can!'"
redang's review
3.0
A very colorful introduction to a neighborhood and some of the people that live there. The pictures are very bright and vibrant and use a lot of layers and textures within the drawings to depict the text. I really enjoyed that they focused on all different aspects of the neighbors. They included the old and the young along with their thoughts and philosophies on life. A good book to read with kids, not necessarily for a story time though.
jennymock's review
5.0
Sweet story and rich illustrations bring home the point that dreams have to be “nourished and cared for”. Dreams are the essence of childhood.
in_and_out_of_the_stash's review
4.0
A great book that I hope doesn't get stuck in the picture book section of the library.
shaundell's review
5.0
Dream Street is a place where all residents are special and children are taught to believe their dreams will come true. Loved the mixed media art!
School Library Journal Top Children's Books for 2021.
School Library Journal Top Children's Books for 2021.
rutt's review
3.0
such incredible art. it had more text than i was ready for though and felt unable to focus adequately. might have to read this one again sometime.
pwbalto's review
5.0
Everything about this book is exceptional.
The idea, the portraits, the prose, Ms. Barbara the librarian handing a book to Zion the avid reader and whispering, "I have a feeling this is your cup of tea," the inspired collage materials, Ms. Sarah aka the Hat Lady, the portraits in profile, the true story.
And "Don't leave the house without your crown."
I feel like I would paint that on the wall over the door.
The idea, the portraits, the prose, Ms. Barbara the librarian handing a book to Zion the avid reader and whispering, "I have a feeling this is your cup of tea," the inspired collage materials, Ms. Sarah aka the Hat Lady, the portraits in profile, the true story.
And "Don't leave the house without your crown."
I feel like I would paint that on the wall over the door.