Just a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg

Just a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg is a cautionary picture book that deals with cause and effect, environmental issues, integrity and responsible decision-making.

“Walter dumped everything into one can, He was too busy to sort through garbage, especially when there was something good on television.” Walter litters, he doesn’t sort the trash and he laughs at his neighbour for planting a tree.

One night he dreams of a nightmare future. It affects a major change in Walter. Once the reformed Walter understands everyone needs to respect the environment he dreams of an alternative, more positive future.

Just a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg
Illustrator: Chris Van Allsburg

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (2011)

ISBN: 9780547520261

Teaching Resources: Just a Dream

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BBC Bitesize: What should I do with my rubbish?
Chris Van Allsburg Official Website
CPalms: Character Traits: A Close Reading of Just a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg
Edutopia: Creating a Culture of Integrity in the Classroom
Go Recycle: All you need to know to know about recycling for KS1 and KS2
Houghton Mufflin: Just a Dream Teacher guide
Laura Candler: Prep Activities for Just a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg
Learning to Give: Just a Dream Literature Guide
Learning to Give: The Four R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, RESPECT!
PBS Parents: Teaching Children to Have Integrity
Reading Rockets: Chris Van Allsburg interview
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Just a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg