Named one of the "Best Children’s Books of 2023: Picture Books" by Tinybeans
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The Hour of Daydreams
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"Unclassifiable—fable critique, love story, dreamworld, myth, and social realism push at the edges of this suspenseful and profoundly intelligent work."
–Madeleine Thien, New American Voices Award judge
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In this contemporary reimagining of a Filipino folktale, Manolo Lualhati, a respected doctor in the Philippine countryside, believes his wife hides a secret. Prior to their marriage, he spied her wearing wings and flying to the stars each evening. As Tala tries to keep her past from her new husband, Manolo begins questioning the gaps in her stories. The Hour of Daydreams weaves in the perspectives of Tala's siblings, her new in-laws, and the all-seeing housekeeper while exploring trust, identity, and how myths can take root from the seeds of our most difficult truths. Find it on: GoodReads
"I wish I had this book when I was a kid."
—Where the Reader Grows
A beautifully illustrated book about the joys of multicultural families and being mixed race. This heartwarming story celebrates differences and encourages readers to embrace the fact that we are all 100% ourselves.
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