PURA BELPRÉ AWARD WINNER FOR ILLUSTRATION

For fans of Last Stop on Market Street, an uplifting story about a boy who stays true to his biggest dream while finding the magic in every moment.

Some people dream of perfect waves, fancy castles, or piloting a plane. Others dream of someone to laugh and play with all day long. Some just dream of having a meal for the next day.

And little Miguel? As he and Abuelito work in the hot Oaxacan sun, selling cold coconuts and macrame dream catchers to earn a few coins, Miguel has only one simple wish--to have his parents by his side. But how can he keep the faith when the truth is that dreams don't always come to pass?

Marcelo Verdad's poignant tale of hope and resilience shows how living in the here and now can be a journey every bit as beautiful as a dream.

A Spanish edition, El atrapasueños, is also available for purchase.

Author: Marcelo Verdad
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 05/14/2024
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.9lbs
Size: 8.60h x 9.70w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780316330664

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 553230 / Dream Catcher


Award: 2025 Pura Belpre Award Winner - Illustrator