Catching a Dream
Our childhood dreams and hopes are butterfly fragile – catching and holding them, dreaming them into reality is an ability formed in childhood that, nurtured, can shape our lives and impact those of loved one around us. Imagination is what gives our dream wings!
An allegorical poem in loose ballad form, for older readers and readers of all ages.
A Word Wings illustrated book of poetry, by J.R.McRae, illustrated by Claudia Emanuela Coppola.
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Themes: childhood, dreams, growing up, hopes, learning, experience, discovery, imagination, allegory, ballad
"Catching A Dream is a beautiful way to introduce … the power of poetry. Filled with poetic devices, this ballad style poem would also benefit any teacher who values philosophy as part of their pedagogical practice. Catching A Dream is a real treasure to share with [those] who love language."
Adrienne T. O'Connell, B.A., Grad. Dip. Ed., English teacher, has taught children from indigenous classrooms in the outback to multicultural classrooms in the city.
"Lyrical and as beautiful as a butterfly wing. Another wonderful [verse] story by J.R.McRae that readers are sure to enjoy."- Bianca Thorburn, Teacher-Librarian
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FIVE STAR REVIEW, Readers' Favorite
Catching a Dream by J.R. McRae is a single poem about the wonders of childhood, and the dreams that surrounded us while we were growing up. McRae’s imagination overwhelmingly pours out from [the] images, with the phrases laced in golden allusions and hauntingly beautiful descriptions. McRae shows just how wonderful the world can be, with each line a testament to the magic around us.
I honestly loved this book. The poem was absolutely beautiful and it was an enjoyable read. Thus, I would recommend this book to fans of all ages, especially children's literature. Robin Goodfellow, poet, writer, Readers’ Favorite reviewer
Claudia Emanuela Coppola, illustrator, artist, craftswoman residing in Italy - LINKS: https://www.saatchiart.com/claudia.coppola