About This Book
Il Sung Na's "The Dreamer" is a heartwarming picture book about a pig who longs to fly and join the birds he admires. Through developing flight plans, building contraptions, and embarking on adventures, the pig demonstrates incredible perseverance and creativity. This whimsical story teaches young readers the value of dreaming big, setting goals, and never giving up, all while celebrating the simple joy of pursuing what you love. It's a beautiful tale for children aged 4-11, inspiring them to believe in their own unique potential.
Once, there was a pig who admired birds. But he could never join them. Or could he? He develops flight plans, builds experimental contraptions, and has far-flung adventures, but at the end of the day, his favorite thing to do is still to sit and watch for those he loves best: the birds.
Discussion Prompts
1
What is a big dream you have, just like the pig?
2
What did the pig do when his first flying attempts didn't work? What can we learn from that?
3
Why do you think the pig loved watching the birds so much?
4
Have you ever tried something new that was hard at first? How did you keep going?
5
What does it mean to 'persevere'?
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