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Once There Was

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Once There Was by Corinne Demas is a heartwarming children's story about friendship and adventure. The tale follows a young girl and her stuffed bear, who embark on imaginative journeys together. Through their escapades, the story explores themes of companionship, creativity, and the magic of being a child.
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Format: Hardback
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You might like this children's book if you appreciate engaging stories with beautiful illustrations that spark the imagination. It offers a gentle and captivating narrative that would appeal to young readers and parents alike, providing a magical read-aloud experience.

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Once There Was

A little girl dreams of being a princess, a princess dreams of being a horse, and the magical dreams of transformations continue until they come full circle.

A simple, modern fable about dreaming of being something else, transformations, and the innerconnectedness of all things

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In this magical, modern fairy tale, a girl dreams she is a princess. A princess dreams she is a horse. A horse dreams she is a tree, a tree a mountain, a mountain a moon, a moon a sea, a sea a girl.

Explore this enchanting cycle of dreams and transformations in Once There Was by Corinne Demas, where each dream seamlessly connects to the next, weaving a tapestry of whimsy and wonder.

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Once There Was by Corinne Demas is praised for its spare, descriptive text paired with richly detailed, watercolor-like illustrations. Reviewers highlight its magical quality and encourage readers to dream big, noting a graceful blend of text and imagery that offers a captivating escape.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781951836658

Publisher: Cameron & Company Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Cameron & Company Inc

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gemma Capdevila

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Corinne Demas is the author of collections of short stories, novels, a memoir, poetry, plays, and numerous books for children, including The Perfect Tree, published by Cameron Kids. She lives with her family in western Massachusetts.
Gemma Capdevila is a fine artist and illustrator. Her magical work is inspired by the natural world, the ocean, and the forest. She lives in Barcelona.

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