The Sweetest Fig

Written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg

Magical figs make dreams real, but can they be controlled?

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32 pages· 856 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Monsieur Bibot, a cold-hearted dentist, receives two magical figs that turn dreams into reality. After eating one, he wakes to find his bizarre dream coming true. With one fig left, Bibot plans to control his dreams for personal gain. But his loyal dog, Marcel, might have other ideas. As fantasy blurs with reality, can Bibot harness the figs' power, or will his dreams spiral out of control? Dive into a tale where the line between dreams and reality is deliciously thin, and every choice has unexpected consequences.

From the publisher

“These figs are very special, “ the woman whispered. “They can make your dreams come true.” Thus Monsieur Bibot, the cold-hearted dentist, was given two ordinary-looking figs as payment for extracting a tooth from an old woman’s mouth. Monsieur Bibot refused to believe such nonsense and proceeded to eat one of the figs for a bedtime snack. Although it was possibly the finest, sweetest fig he had ever tasted, it wasn’t until the next morning that Monsieur Bibot realized it indeed had the power to make his dreams come true. While dragging his poor dog, Marcel, out for his walk, he discovered that his strange dream from the night before was becoming all too real. Determined to make good use of the second fig, Monsieur Bibot learns to control his dreams. But can he control Marcel? Once again Chris Van Allsburg explores the mysterious territory between fantasy and reality in an uncanny tale that will intrigue readers of all ages.

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