Reviews

• “Dreams of Near and Far is a quiet Odyssey ‘light’ for children, containing a number of well-known fairy tale ingredients. /…/ It is skillful, simple, and fine-tuned. Most striking are the softened, sullen illustrations, slightly scratched and almost wrapped as if in a fog, where the crease in every blade of grass, stone, and stump is given individuality and life. /…/ A picture book well worth its name.”

• “Dreams of Near and Far is a beautiful story about two young children who seem worlds apart yet have so much in common… From the poignant illustrations to the heartwarming storyline, this is unquestionably a masterpiece for children and adults alike.”

• “It is a quiet, gentle story, which has left us in a peaceful, contemplative place after each reading. Enter a fantastical world where dreams and life intermingle, transporting us away from the craziness of our lives for a while. I will be searching out other titles by Widmark and Dziubak immediately. The stunning, dream-like illustrations were hand-drawn using a digital stylus pen and tablet. The color palette used in each illustration enhances the mood of the text, moving from darkness to light as hope and happiness grows in the characters.”