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Day Dreamers 
A Journey of Imagination
by Emily Winfield Martin

This week's pick is from Cottager Kara LaReau.

What it's all about...
Whether we’re looking up at the clouds, walking in the rain, or visiting a museum or library, our imaginations are waiting to take us on grand adventures.

Why it's on The Little Crooked Bookshelf...
We’re fangirls for all things Emily Winfield Martin, so her latest creation is a (day)dream come true!

Our favorite lines...
You don’t need to search for secret doors
Or magic words to speak.
Your imaginings will carry you
Anywhere you seek.

Our favorite illustration...  

From DAY DREAMERS. Illustration copyright 2015 by Emily Winfield Martin.

Why kids will love it...
It’s a celebration of imagination, sure to resound in the “wondering, wandering” hearts of children of all ages.

Why grown-ups will love it...
This sweet, playful read-aloud features lovely illustrations worth visiting again and again.

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Dream Animals
A Bedtime Journey
by Emily Winfield Martin

What it's all about . . .
Little ones are spirited into dreamland by a menagerie of furred, finned, and feathered creatures.

Why it's on The Little Crooked Bookshelf . . .
We are huuuuuge fans of Emily Winfield Martin’s work here at the Cottage. Here, she has let her imagination (and impressive artistic talents) run wild!

Our favorite lines . . .
You only have to close your eyes/And when you snuggle in…/You’ll be carried to your dream tonight/On wing or paw or fin.

Our favorite illustration . . .

From Dream Animals. Copyright 2013 by Emily Winfield Martin.

Why kids will love it . . .
How could you not be mesmerized by scenes of leaping foxes, diving narhwals, elfin hollows, and mermaid tea parties? Little ones will look forward to this enchanting bedtime read, and to imagining their very own dream animal.

Why grown-ups will love it . . .
A soothing, gorgeous read-aloud, and a brand-new bedtime story with old-fashioned charm. Like the magical animals it celebrates, this book is sure to usher generations of sleepyheads into dreamland.