A Perfect Season for Dreaming / Un tiempo perfecto para soar
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5
No. of pages 40
Published: 2010
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"[Children] will respond to Saenz's elemental warmth and rhythmic storytelling." Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Young readers will enjoy its structure, numbers and playful dreams, while more sophisticated readers and even adults will find reasons to return to it again and again." Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Seventy-eight-year-old Octavio Rivera looks forward to the beautiful dreams that visit during his afternoon siesta. If only he could share them with someone. But his brother would think he is getting old. And his friends would think he ate too many gorditas. Oh, but his granddaughter Regina. She will understand!
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-10 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Cinco Puntos Press, U. S. .
Benjamin Alire Saenz is an acclaimed writer for adults and teens. His novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe won a Printz Honor Award, the Pura Belpre, Lambda, and Stonewall Book Awards. Mr. Saenz lives in El Paso, Texas.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Tejas Star Book Award
This book was recognised by the Tejas Star Book Award.
Bank Street Book Award - Children's Book Of the Year
This book was recognised in the Children's Book Of The Year category of the Bank Street Book Award.
Texas Institute of Letters - Best Children's Book
This book was recognised in the Best Children's Book category by the Texas Institute of Letters.
Paterson Award
This book was recognised by the Paterson Award.
Winter -09 Kids' Indie Next List
This book was recognised by the Winter -09 Kids' Indie Next List.
"While a counting book in concept, Saenz's text is layered with multiple meanings ... Young readers will enjoy its structure, numbers and playful dreams, while more sophisticated readers and even adults will find reasons to return to it again and again." Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Valencia gives these visions an odd and wonderful dignity...Children who require stories with defined contours may find the flood of images off-putting; others will respond to Saenz's elemental warmth and rhythmic storytelling." Publisher's Weekly, starred review
"Told with poetic text and colorful, full-page acrylic illustrations filled with surreal imagery, this is an attractive bilingual title. Particularly moving is the special connection between the old man and the child. Recommended for all libraries and bookstores." Criticas
"The traditional artwork is a fitting complement to Saenz' folktale-like prose. Just like Regina, young readers will marvel at the beauty, richness, and unpredictable qualities of Octavio's dreams. Readers of all ages will appreciate the sincere affection between grandfather and grandchild in this intergenerational story. A perfect book for sharing aloud." ForeWord Magazine
"This is a wonderful book for people of all ages; both parents and children will enjoy the creative story and beautiful illustrations." Oneota Reading Journal
"A pleasant read that leaves the reader feeling as if they have just woken from their own peaceful afternoon slumber." El Paso Scene