The Boy and the Cloth of Dreams
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1994

The Boy and the Cloth of Dreams

Written by Jenny Koralek · Illustrated by James Mayhew

A boy must mend a torn quilt to stop nightmares from escaping.

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32 pages· ~390L
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Bookroo's summary

A boy sleeps under a magical quilt crafted by his grandmother, but when it tears, nightmares seep into his dreams. To restore peace, he must summon courage and repair the damage. Can he face his fears and mend the quilt before the nightmares take over?

From the publisher

In a mystical parable, a boy sleeps peacefully under a brilliant quilt made by his grandmother, until the cloth accidentally tears, nightmares escape, and the child must find within himself the courage to mend the tear.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1994)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~390L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.7
F&P level
~K
Publication
Published
August 1, 1994
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781564023490

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