Welcome to the Blog Tour for I Dream a Dream for You by Bob Hostetler (illustrated by Benedetta Capriotti) hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book I Dream a Dream for You

Title: I Dream a Dream for You
Author: Bob Hostetler
Illustrator: Benedetta Capriotti
Publisher: Kregel Children’s Books
Release Date: June 18, 2024
Genre: Picture Book

A charming read-aloud bedtime book for toddlers

With its sweet bedtime rhymes, I Dream a Dream for You resembles the classic title The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton.

A family of red pandas make their home in the forest. When it’s time for bed, Mom and Dad tuck in their three kiddos, and as they all drift to sleep, dreams come to life through the vibrant pictures and story.

Parents or grandparents will enjoy reading this sweet bedtime rhyme, filled with dreams and aspirations for their little ones. With amazing, colourful illustrations, this read-to-me story richly shows the love of a faith-filled family with creative, interesting scenes that kids will love to see over and over–and those who read it to them will experience the blessing of God’s love, which is meant to be shown and shared with families

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About the Author of I Dream a Dream for You

Bob Hostetler is an award-winning author, literary agent, and international speaker. His first children’s book, Don’t Close Your Eyes, and its subsequent success, was a dream come true for him. His fifty other books include the award-winning Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door (co-authored with Josh McDowell) and The Bard and the Bible: A Shakespeare Devotional. He has won two Gold Medallion Awards, four Ohio Associated Press awards, and a Selah “Book of the Year” honor. He and his wife make their home in Nevada.

Connect with Bob at bobhostetler.com to follow him on social media and sign up for email updates.

About the Illustrator of I Dream a Dream for You

Benedetta Capriotti was born in Italy, in a seaside town of the central region Marche. Since she was a child, she has had a great passion for drawing and art. In high school she would draw on Greek and Latin books, so she chose to attend a professional School of Fashion and Technical Drawing. Afterward she joined the Illustration class at the International School of Comics in Rome. In addition to drawing, she likes reading, traveling, and animals, and would like to live in the English countryside.

Connect with Benedetta on Instagram.

My Thoughts on I Dream a Dream for You

What a sweet kid’s book!  I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one to my kids. Over and over we read it.  That’s the best sign of a good book.  The fact that they wanted me to read it time after time after time, and I didn’t hide the book because I was not a fan.  This is one that I will not be hiding.  Ever.  

The rhyme of the book is great.  It flows well.  The words effortlessly go over my tongue.  It is a pleasure to read.  The illustrations are so sweet.  I enjoyed them and the kids loved them.  Plus the characters are cute and really engaging.  I loved the message of the book as well. 

This is one that I foresee staying on our shelf for a long time.  The only reason I foresee it leaving is because it’s damaged beyond repair from too much reading!

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from JustRead Publicity Tours. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

Tour Giveaway for I Dream a Dream for You

(1) winner will win a print copy of I Dream a Dream for You and book-related goodies!

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The giveaway begins at midnight on June 25, 2024, and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 2, 2024.

Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of the close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of the prize.

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