Books like Appelemando's dreams by Patricia Polacco
Patricia Polacco’s *Appelemando’s Dreams* follows a young boy who spends most of his time in vivid imagination. The villagers dismiss him as destined for little, but his dreams gradually change not only the community’s outlook but also its everyday life. Through the power of imagination and friendship, the story depicts how a hopeful vision can reshape a town’s future and the people who live in it.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Patricia Polacco
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