In My Dreams I Can Fly

(Hardback)

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Below the ground, five friendsa grub, a beetle, two worms, and a caterpillarare settling in for the winter. But what will they do all winter long What will they eat What will they dream of This charming book offers some surprising answers. Eveline Hasler and Kthi Bhend have collaborated on an imaginative tour de force that will delight young and old alike.

Reviews

"A simple story spreads like frosting over weighty themes."-- "Kirkus Reviews"
"The overall feeling is one of depth, and not just because the book takes place underground; it offers much to pore over and contemplate."-- "Publishers Weekly"

Author Bio

Eveline Hasler, born in Glarus, Switzerland, studied psychology and history in Friborg and Paris. She also worked as a teacher. Her many books for children are known throughout the world and have been honoured with numerous international awards. Today Eveline lives and works in Switzerland, writing poetry and narrative works for adults.


Kthi Bhend was born in Olten, Switzerland. She studied commercial art and worked in advertising for several years. After winning a competition held by a Swiss publisher, she began illustrating childrens books. Among other honours, her work was awarded the Premio Grafico award at the Bologna Childrens Book Fair and received the Swiss Youth Book Prize in the same year (1990). Kthi has a passion for literature, art, music, and last but not least gardening. In 2019, Kthi was one of twenty-six Swiss artists honored at Switzerlands host country appearance in Bologna. Today she lives in Heiden, Switzerland.