Dodd, Emma. Dream Big. Emma Dodd, Illus. Templar, 04/2024. 24pp. Picture Book. Trade
$17.99. 978-1-53623-600-2. GRADES Preschool–Kindergarten. ADDITIONAL.
With tender words that express love and appreciation, an adult lion encourages a little lion to try new things and enjoy the adventure of life. Liberal use of metallic ink fascinates, and Dodd’s digitally rendered illustrations express the warmth of the bond between caretaker and cub, the glow of the sunset, and the vastness of the savanna. The first US edition is small and lettering on the dark pages can be hard to read from a distance, so this book might be best shared one-on-one or with a small group.
Keith Chong—Oakland Public Library