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The Dream Keeper

A magical, hopeful picture book for bedtime to reassure any worried child struggling to sleep, for ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
By Anna Walker
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An emotive and exquisitely imagined journey about those small but powerful acts of courage, that can lead us to finding strength, hope and light.Beyond the city and over the sea is a forest of dreams. At the edge of the forest lives a turtle – the... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The Dream Keeper

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An emotive and exquisitely imagined journey about those small but powerful acts of courage, that can lead us to finding strength, hope and light.

Beyond the city and over the sea is a forest of dreams. At the edge of the forest lives a turtle – the Dream Keeper. In a small boat, the turtle sets off on a tumultuous journey to deliver dreams to sleeping souls in the nearby city. Meanwhile, a young girl, scared in the night by the shadows in her room, finds comfort in her toys ... but cannot sleep. As both stories unfold side by side, the girl and the turtle must each harness their courage and overcome their fears as their worlds collide in the most wonderful, magical way.

Brimming with luminous and dreamlike scenes, Anna Walker's picture book is a visual sensation that articulates the boundless power of inner strength, and will offer companionship and reassurance for young children as they drift off to sleep.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529520682

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anna Walker

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 40

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Anna Walker Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Happiness & Mental Health Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Young Adult

About the Author

Anna Walker is an illustrator and author of picture books including Florette, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, A Life Song written by Jane Goodwin and Mr Huff, shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards and winner of the CBCA book of the year Early Childhood. Using traditional mediums, Anna creates stories inspired by the quiet and sometimes joyful details of life. The Dream Keeper is her first Walker book. She lives in Melbourne. Find her online at annawalker.com.au and on Instagram as @_annawalker_.

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