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Big Daddy's Dream

by Sylvia Dorham; Illustrated by Lilian Barac

24 pages; Saddle stitched; illustrated children's book, full-color; catalogue #07-1263; ISBN 1-4251-3337-1; US$11.99, C$11.99, EUR8.19, £6.19

An African-American man follows his dream to build a city and finds he has also built a family, a community and inspired a new generation of dreamers.

About the Book

Based on a true story, Big Daddy follows his dream to build a city. In a cabbage patch in what is now Daly City, California, he sees the setting for his dream. Big Daddy's Dream follows him through a forty-year career as his dream leads him to build not only a city, but a multi-cultural family and community. When he shares his story with his children and grandchildren, he inspires a whole new generation of dreamers. Vividly illustrated, Big Daddy's Dream will inspire your children and students to build their own dreams.

About the Author

Raised in the mountains and married to the sea, Sylvia Dorham is the wife of Elliott and the homeschooling mother of their brood of birth and adopted children. She is a freelance writer and voice over artist who enjoys the out-of-doors, teaching CCD and dancing in the kitchen with her children.

About the Illustrator

Lilian Barac is a freelance artist and graphic designer based in California. She has extensive experience the graphic arts, and works with media from pottery to fashion design. See her portfolio online at www.lilianbarac.com