When I Lived on the Prairie, When I Lived on the Sea: Two Stories About Following Different Dreams

Have you ever longed for somewhere you’ve never been?Two children. Two worlds. One heartfelt story about the dreams that shape us.In the first story, a girl grows up on the wide-open prairie. Golden fields, endless skies, her family's land stretching as far as she can see. But she carries a secret: a longing for the ocean she has never seen.In the second story, a boy grows up by the ocean. Sun and waves, ships and wind, the whole coast his backyard. But he carries a secret too: a dream of the wide prairie his grandfather once called home.Together, these companion stories raises questions we all ask: where do our dreams come from, and if we follow, where will they lead us?Illustrated with paintings by American master Winslow Homer, this 100-page family picture book also includes 10 coloring pages based on Homer's iconic artwork — perfect for sparking conversation, creativity, and connection across generations.A book to read together. A story to keep forever.Ideal for children ages 4–8 and the families who read with them. Read more