Sweet Dreams is a captivating story with several themes: of family bonds, a young girl and her grandmother; of the preservation of cultural attachments and traditions; of a special paradise.
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Nestled beside a tree in the shade from the scorching sun rested Blanco. Seeing Islita he scampered to her wagging his tail. Blanco had smooth white fur, a long tail, and big droopy, dark eyes. Islita embraced him. He greeted Islita by licking her sweaty face.
Removing her sandals, Abuela slipped comfortably into the hammock. Kicking off her sneakers, Islita joined her causing the hammock to sway gently. Towering trees provided much desired shade. Instantly, Islita felt better. Wrapping her arms around Islita, Abuela drew her close, “As a little girl,
just about your age, my mother, would take me to a special place far, far from here. An enchanting place.”
Copyright 2009 Jo Anne Valle. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author.
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Everyone needs to buy this book, especially if you have children!!
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