In my dreams by Chelsea Schar-Grant. Illus. by Aaron Pocock

This is a charming picture book written by seventeen-year-old Adelaide author Chelsea Schar-Grant. Written during a school English lesson, In my dreams is an exploration of the open future from the point of view of a young child. There are endless possibilities and paths full of wonder. 'In my dreams I float away with the wind over the mossy green mountains...In my dreams I am a movie star. Lights! Camera! Action!... In my dreams I am an army pilot. I wear my badges and medals on my army coat. The plane that I fly is small, silver and speedy. ZOOM...into the sky! Going left! Going right! Straight on!'. Schar-Grant's language is lyrical and floaty and the illustrations make use of anthropomorphic animals and lots of dark and light contrasts, perhaps symbolising the darkness of night dreaming and the lightness of hope.  This is a lovely book that will be thoroughly enjoyed and spark conversations with children about their own dreams, both during the night and for their future. It's also a peaceful book, perfect for bedtime.

Themes: Dreams, Future, Imagination, Jobs/Careers.

Nicole Nelson