Dream Catcher: A Young Person's Journal for Exploring Dreams

Elizabeth Levin is chair of the Psychology Department at Laurentian
University.

Patricia Garfield, a renowned expert in dream research, has written
another book on dreams for the young reader. The book, which includes an
introduction to the world of dreams and a section designed as a journal
for recording your dreams, begins with a discussion about how the
objects in your bedroom (from stuffed toys and posters to pillows and
music) may shape your dreams, as well as advice on how to record and
understand your dreams. Four basic dream themes (fearful dreams,
frustration dreams, dreams of love, and fun dreams) are then explored,
with suggestions provided for coping with nightmares.

The next section of the book discusses dream catchers. Created by First
Nations peoples, dream catchers are supposed to filter out the
nightmares that are at large during darkness and attract good dreams.
The following pages focus on the recording of dreams and feature tips on
dream interpretation; for example, a dream about a missing boat
symbolizes a missed opportunity, while a dream about being chased
suggests that you feel threatened by something.

Although the text discusses the dreams experienced by some boys, the
design of the book cover will primarily appeal to girls. Recommended.