While the poetic story seems to encourage a "save the World" ecology goal, taken as a whole, it is only a part of the totality of this sweet book. The artwork is by turns whimsical, adventurous and energetic, addressing current issues such as climate change, Pride and the comparative importance of inner and outer beauty. This is a poetic introduction to what it means to grow up as a girl in the challenging times we live in, and all of the dazzling possibilities the world has to offer. Perfect to share with little ones teaching them to dream big and have the self belief to be whoever you want to be. Her first book, The Night Box, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Klaus Flugge prize for illustration.

For me, evokes memories of the daughter I wanted for, my unexpected adopted daughter who we upended our lives for. Her previous books include Dreams for Our Daughters (Eerdmans), The Tide (Tiger Tales Press), and The Night Box (Clarion), which was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. It takes me back to that sense of anticipation that is both longing and dread, but captures the heart of how I felt about her: So never be labeled as less than you are. It will make you yearn to be young again, ready to take on the world and all of the many opportunities and possibilities it offers. This could indicate an expired SSL certificate or a certificate that does not include the requested domain name.

With stunning, dreamlike illustrations, wishes and hopes for this new little girl carry us through time-travel, the frontier of space, exploration of the planet, daring visions of dragons, wolves and incredible sea-creatures, flights of fancy and the real world.

With an inspirational message, Dreams for our Daughters speaks of what it means to be a child in this challenging world.A perfect gift for baby showers, graduations, and other celebrations, Dreams for Our Daughters is a book girls will treasure throughout their lives. This is the companion volume to Songs for our Sons, which I am definitely now going to be purchasing!

This lavishly foiled, inspiring picture book is the perfect gift for every key moment in a child's life, from birth to graduation. It’s not meant to be oppressive, I’m sure, but somehow it came across a little like that to me, as an adult reader. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.With so many odd cultural messages about womanhood—be it in conservative Christian thinking or secular thinking, Doyle and Lindsay encourage young girls to simply be themselves, no matter what other messages the world brings.