There's a Bopperjinks inside my dreams

This gorgeous picture book tells the story of a young boy's journey to finding happiness, gratitude, and discovering mindfulness.

A charming story that combines stunning illustrations with a heartwarming message of hope and joy, perfect for sharing with young children.

Jules lives in a houseboat with his mum, his Grandpa Otto and his pet cat, Basil, on a canal in a busy city. Everyone there is rushing about with no time to waste. "I wish I was that important!" thinks Jules. But nobody notices him. Bopperjinks is a dream-pixie. This punky little guy can form amazing dreams, anything you've ever wanted! One night, Bopperjinks creates three magical dreams for Jules. Will these dreams be what he'd hoped for? By the following night, Jules has learned an important lesson.

"You can be happy right now, Jules! Every moment is precious."

Ben Linehan is a children's author and illustrator who creates inspiring picture books for early readers that seek to both stimulate and reward young minds. Ben has self-published five picture books to date. In 2022, he self-published 'The Nurchies' Children's Picture Books, a series of three books devised as an aid for parents to nurture good behaviour in their children. In 2023, Ben's next picture book was 'Goozebob, you've Made Us Cool Again!' a story that aims to educate children about climate change in a creative and accessible way. Ben graduated from the DIT College of Art, Dublin, with a Degree in Visual Communications. In 2020, he completed a certificate in animation from Griffith College, Dublin. Before becoming an author, Ben worked as a graphic designer and illustrator in several advertising agencies, which greatly influenced his passion for narrative and storytelling. When he's not writing, Ben enjoys oil painting and has exhibited in several Irish art galleries. His latest book, 'There's a Bopperjinks inside my dreams', released in November 2024, will be his fifth picture book.You can follow his writing journey on Instagram @kidsbooksmn and on his website www.magicnarrative.com

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