When I Was a Boy... I Dreamed

Encouraging boys of all ages to follow their dreams, this illustrated story follows the memory of an old man as he reveals his past dreams, uncovering the commonality of young boys' thoughts and blurring the line between fantasy and reality. He is seen digging a hole to China, building the ultimate tree house, finding the end of the rainbow, battling a dragon to save a maiden, owning an outrageous ice cream shop, and other far-flung hijinx. The illustrations are immersive, detailed, full of whimsy and humor, and contain a little grey mouse hidden in every picture. This new edition includes a hidden message behind the text that is carried throughout the story.

Margaret Baker is a writer who is passionate about seeing people be all they are intended to be. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Justin Matott isa regular communicator in schools, teaching students about the process of writing. He is the author of Ol' Lady Grizelda and There's a Fly on My Toast!. He lives in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Mark Ludy is an author, illustrator, and speaker. His first book, The Farmer, was a finalist for the children's book of the year and is a Recommended Read for Scholastic's Reading Counts Program. He lives in Windsor, Colorado.