What A Day for A Daydream is a charming, magical tale about a boy whose imagination sprouts into something far bigger-and fluffier-than he ever expected.
Six-year-old Patrick is a quiet explorer who loves sneaking off for a bit of peaceful wandering. One afternoon, while trying to escape the constant tugging of his younger cousin Brittany and the enthusiastic chaos of their giant sheepdog Louise, Patrick slips away into a sunny meadow. After lying back for a moment to enjoy the summer day, he dozes off-and wakes to discover something mysterious beside him: an old, ornate wooden box filled with strange, shimmering beans.
Brittany immediately insists they must be magic beans, because in her world everything interesting is magic. Patrick isn't so sure, but her excitement is contagious, and together the two cousins decide to plant the beans in their backyard garden.
That night, a roaring thunderstorm rolls in. Trees bend, windows shake, and the entire house rattles as the wind howls through the valley. And when the storm finally passes, Patrick and Brittany wake to an unbelievable sight: enormous twisting vines have shot up overnight, each one crowned with tightly closed buds that seem to hum with possibility.
Their curiosity wins out, and with a careful peel of the first bud, they uncover something completely unexpected-a tiny, wriggling, wide-eyed dog. Not a doll. Not a toy. A real, fluffy, magical little pup.
And then another bud opens.
And another.
And another.
Soon the backyard is overflowing with vine-grown puppies of all colors, sizes, and personalities. Word spreads quickly, and children from all over town line up to adopt a magical "garden dog" of their own. The yard becomes a joyful, chaotic festival of laughter, puppy kisses, and endless surprises.
But as the vines grow taller and new buds appear faster than the children can open them, Patrick begins to wonder whether the magic has gotten a little out of hand. Daydreams are wonderful-but what happens when they take on a life of their own?
Just as the whirlwind reaches its peak, Patrick finds himself back in the meadow where it all began. Was it a dream? A wish come true? Or something wonderfully in between?
With irresistible charm and a touch of classic storybook whimsy, What A Day for A Daydream celebrates imagination, curiosity, and the unexpected magic children can find in the simplest moments. It's a tale that reminds readers young and old that sometimes a single daydream can open a world of wonder.