The World of Dreams - by Sara Beltrame (Hardcover)

About the Book

Dreaming takes place in a dimension of its own, difficult to define and hard to study. Nonetheless it remains a routine and ever-present part of our human experience. So, what do we know about the mechanics of dreaming? Where and how do dreams appear in our sleeping mind? What role do they play in shared culture and differences across cultures? How can we make sense of them? Answers to these questions and more can be found in this informative guidebook for young readers.

Book Synopsis

Encourages big kids and pre-teens to explore their dreams and inner world, while also introducing children to the differences across cultures. A truly captivating and charming way to get children reading and then engaging them in stimulating conversation. Excellent for both the home and the classroom!

"I just had the most incredible dream!" "Pay attention; stop daydreaming!" "It was only a nightmare." Dreaming takes place in a dimension of its own, difficult to define and hard to study. Nonetheless it remains a routine and ever-present part of our human experience. So, what do we know about the mechanics of dreaming? Where and how do dreams appear in our sleeping mind? What role do they play in shared culture and differences across cultures? How can we make meaning of them when desired? This fascinating and must-have book dives into the world of dreams and provides explanations and prompts for curious young readers.

About the Author

Sara Beltrame graduated with honorable mention from the Holden School. She is a screenwriter, journalist, and writer. She founded and manages the Creative Writing Department in Fabrica, the Benetton Group's research center for creativity and communication. As a screenwriter, one of her documentaries won the FICTS Award (Federation Internationale Cinema Television Sportifs) 2018. She was runner up in the Strega Ragazzi Awards in 2021.

Tommaso Vidus Rosin is an illustrator, graphic designer, and cartoonist, as well as Creative Director of the Italian design studio, Studio Quadrato.