The Dream Keeper
Anna Walker
| Publish Date | 1 May, 2026 | |
| RRP | $27.99 |
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 journey to deliver dreams 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 the two stories unfold side by side, the young girl and the intrepid turtle must each harness their courage and overcome their fears as their worlds collide in the most wonderful, magical way.
"Soothing and ethereal. Captures the magic of the girl’s imagination." Foreword Review (starred review)
"A world worth lingering in." Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
- Brimming with luminous and dreamlike scenes and glowing imagery.
- Combines real-world feelings with magical fantasy.
- A reassuring bedtime story for children who are afraid of the dark.
- Explores themes of courage, self-confidence and hope.
In a small boat, the turtle sets off on a journey to deliver dreams 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 the two stories unfold side by side, the young girl and the intrepid turtle must each harness their courage and overcome their fears as their worlds collide in the most wonderful, magical way.
"Soothing and ethereal. Captures the magic of the girl’s imagination." Foreword Review (starred review)
"A world worth lingering in." Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
- Brimming with luminous and dreamlike scenes and glowing imagery.
- Combines real-world feelings with magical fantasy.
- A reassuring bedtime story for children who are afraid of the dark.
- Explores themes of courage, self-confidence and hope.
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_.
| ISBN | 9781529520682 | |
| Pages | 40 | |
| Publisher | Walker Books Australia | |
| Format | Hardback |