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Name: Engelbert Sneem and his dream vacuum machine
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Author: Daniel Postgate

📘 Engelbert Sneem and his dream vacuum machine by Daniel Postgate

Engelbert Sneem, the dream‑stealing culprit, occupies the night by siphoning the joyful dreams of children for his own collection. The whimsical yet cautionary tale flips when a child’s nightmare spells out a vivid portrait of the thief, forcing Engelbert to confront the consequences of his thievery. Written in rhymed story form, the book blends bedtime wonder with a touch of spooky imagination, exploring themes of theft, night terrors, and the magic of dreams.

First publish date: 2007

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Daniel Postgate

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