Ship of Dreams

As a preschool teacher, I am always on the lookout for that one book that is written and illustrated beautifully. Dean Morrissey has done it with this book. My students and my daughter were mesmerized by the realistic illustrations and I loved the story. My daughter is now ten years old and still looks into the sky to find her "star", she can always pick it out. I find myself buying this book again and again and giving it to friends expecting babies and they have expressed how much they liked it too! This is a book that I intend to hand down in the future so that my daughter's children will be caught up in it's magic. Thank you Dean Morrissey for such a beautiful book. Oh, by the way, I just recieved The Christmas Ship and I adore this one too!

The art work is simply breath taking. The pictures are so colorful, and the story is wonderful. My 5 year old loves this story of a boy and the sandman. As a mother, I believe it is my favorite book. It reaches out and stretches the imagination of child and parent. It is a family keepsake. We have four books on the upper bookshelf to ensure they remain in perfect condition. This is one of those four. I can not say enough how beautiful the pictures are and how wholesome the story is. Everyone should own this book!

As Dean Morrissey's international source for original paintings, I do carry a bit of bias. However, this story is one of the best children's stories ever written. The words are guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of all "kids" whether they are children by age or simply adults that are "young at heart". The artwork is phenomenal. The realistic yet fantasy style art allows the viewer a smooth transition into the world of imagination. The colors are captivating and the technical ability of the artist and illustrator make him one of the world's modern masters. This book is a must for everyone.

This book is one of the lovelies stories I have ever read to my daughter. The story of Joey's journey through the sky with the sandman is a whimsical, magical, heartwarming story that children of all ages will love! Anyone who has ever wondered about the sandman will be thrilled with this book. The illustrations are beyond description! I have given this book as gifts to many nieces and nephews as well as friends, and everyone who I have shared this book with just raves about it! Share this wonderfull experiance with everyone you love!

This is the sweetest story I've ever read to my children before bed!! It will not cause nightmares only pleasant dreams. I have given this book as a gift to my 82 year old aunt as well as my newborn niece! The paintings are fabulous. (which is why it won the New York Times Best Illustrated Childrens Book Award). I hope Mr. Morrissey continues this story in the future. I highly recommend this lovely book to anyone who is tired of monsters and evil children in books.