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The dream tree

Name: The dream tree
ISBN: 9780871916655

By Stephen Cosgrove

Patti longs for wings, but can anyone explain the astonishing change that awaits her?

gentle · heart-warming · imaginative · hopeful

Genres

Fantasy Animals Nature

What is The dream tree about?

Patti Caterpillar is fascinated by butterflies and dreams of discovering what it feels like to have beautiful wings. She asks her friends, but nobody can truly explain the amazing change that awaits her. As Patti grows and prepares to leave her familiar world behind, she learns that some experiences must be discovered for oneself. This gentle story follows her journey towards becoming a butterfly, celebrating curiosity, hope and the exciting transformations that life can bring.

About the author

Stephen Cosgrove is a much-loved children’s author who created the colourful Serendipity book series with illustrator Robin James. His stories introduce readers to friendly, curious characters such as Leo the Lop, Morgan and the Muffin Dragon. Through gentle adventures, his books often encourage kindness, courage and thoughtful choices. Cosgrove has written hundreds of books, bringing imagination, humour and warm messages to children and families around the world. His books continue to delight new readers today.

Pages

28 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1979

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