This book tells the heartwarming story of a young girl named Hattie who dreams of being an artist when she grows up. She is from a wealthy German American family and learns to accept that her interests and dreams are different from her siblings. She often looks to the ocean for inspiration and reassurance. The illustrations in this book are very detailed and give readers a glimpse into life during the turn of the century in New York. I really like the use of soft and dream-like colors and the lessons to follow your dreams and stay true to yourself. As a reader, I found this story poetic and thought the German words and phrases added depth and authenticity. I also noticed the use of alliteration in the title of the book and throughout the story. As a teacher, this book would fit nicely in a unit about memoirs, since this story is based on the life of the author/illustrator's mother. Students could also share with the class what they want to be when they grow up or write in journals about the things they want to accomplish in the future.
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