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How to Have Good Dreams

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A bedtime classic in the making Dreams are things that come to you when you close your eyes Some are magical, some are fun and some are a surprise. They find you when you're sleeping, dreams of every kind. A little like a story or a... Read More
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From bestselling poet and author Jessica Urlichs comes a gorgeous picture book about having good dreams. Illustrated by award-winning artist Alba Gil Celdrán, this book will be a favourite with kids and adults.

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A bedtime classic in the making

Dreams are things that come to you when you close your eyes

Some are magical, some are fun and some are a surprise.

They find you when you're sleeping, dreams of every kind.

A little like a story or a movie in your mind.

Meet a cast of delightful characters with lots of magical dream ideas, ready for children to engage with and dream about.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781869717247

Publisher: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 April 2026

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Little Moa

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alba Gil Celdrán
  • Illustrated by Alba Gil Celdrán

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 253.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Jessica Urlichs (Author)

Jessica Urlichs shot to stardom on social media with her honest and heartfelt poetry centering around her family and motherhood. Jessica met her husband in Australia where they lived together for many years and are now raising their children in New Zealand. She continues to connect with the world with her writing via Instagram. Follow her @jessurlichs.

Alba Gil Celdran (Illustrator)

Alba is a Spanish artist from Barcelona based in Auckland, New Zealand. She's been teaching drawing and painting to kids and adults for the past three years. She loves drawing, painting and printmaking, and she likes to experiment with different techniques, media and styles.

Follow Alba on Instagram @celdranart

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