Cynthia Erivo is a Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award winning actress who burst onto West End and Broadway stages in The Color Purple and has taken the big screen by storm. In 2019, Erivo starred in her first leading role in Harriet, which garnered unanimous critical acclaim for bringing the legacy of abolitionist Harriet Tubman to life. Upcoming projects include the HBO series The Outsider and National Geographic's Genius series Aretha, as well as Chaos Walking, Needle in a Timestack, and Rip Van Winkle. A UK native, Erivo graduated from the famed Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2010.Charnelle Pinkney Barlow was born and raised in Poughkeepsie, New York. Growing up, she was surrounded by art daily. Her passion for illustration grew after being introduced to the wonderful world of watercolor. She received her BFA in Illustration from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and her MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Creating images and stories that speak to the hearts of children and those that guide them is her greatest joy. Charnelle currently lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.
"Barlow does a lovely job of capturing the sweetness of the story
and Ebere's big imagination.... Erivo's message to dream big comes
through loud and clear in this simple but tender bedtime
story."--Booklist
"Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Erivo presents an endearing
bedtime story in dialogue that will ring true for many children and
their guardians.... A tender, well-paced model of an enduringly
supportive parent-child relationship, and an encouraging reminder
to keep building upon one's dreams."--Publishers Weekly
"Perfect for parents and caregivers to read aloud to their
children. A note from the author concludes Erivo's debut picture
book, counseling young readers to dream 'Big, Big Gargantuan dreams
in the brightest colors.' VERDICT This inspirational bedtime story,
with appeal for fans of Kobi Yamada and Andrea Beaty, would be a
welcome addition to every collection."--School Library Journal
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