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Come Catch a Dream
Written by Brittany J. Thurman
Nothing is impossible—not even being brave enough to ice skate again after a fall! With a poetic text and dazzling illustrations, Come Catch a Dream will appeal to every child chasing their dream, and fans of The Snowy Day, Jabari Jumps, and After the Fall.
Awards and Honors
“An ode to the learning process, Thurman’s text applies an easy coolness to the clumsiness that learning entails—practice made perfect by affirming beat poetry—while Mil’s captivating aesthetic renders the skater with a lovable, root-for-able expressiveness. The result is one worth cheering. . . . A tale that more than sticks its landing.”
“A touching story of resilience, courage, and believing in yourself, this wintry tale is sure to warm hearts no matter how cold it gets. Ideal for young readers in need of a little encouragement when facing a challenge.”
“Thurman aptly renders self-aware kid talk, capturing the immediacy—and comedy—of the ice-rink experience and the deeper, driving power of dreams. Depicting a kid who is by turns impish and tenacious, digital artwork by Mil renders the smooth, glimmering ice as both adversary and launchpad for triumph.”
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