Frequently asked questions
About the books, the author, ages, gifts and where to buy.
What is The Dreamkeeper and the Dream Potion about?
It's a gentle bedtime picture book. Verna the Dreamkeeper lives in a cottage at the edge of a whispering wood. When a tired mother and her twin boys arrive, worn out by bad dreams, Verna gathers stardust, a drop of moonbeam and petals from her dream flowers to make a very special dream potion.
What age is The Dreamkeeper and the Dream Potion for?
Ages 4 to 8. It's a 32-page, 8.5 × 8.5 inch paperback written to be read aloud at bedtime.
Is there a picture book for children who have bad dreams?
The Dreamkeeper and the Dream Potion was written for exactly those nights. The author first told the story to her own daughter more than thirty years ago to help her feel safe after bad dreams, and the book is built around that comforting bedtime ritual.
Is there a coloring book that goes with The Dreamkeeper?
Yes. The Dreamkeeper's Magical Dreams: A Bedtime Coloring Book of Dreams, Moons & Magic has 40 moonlit designs for kids and grown-ups, from the world of the picture book. It's $9.99 on Amazon.
Who is C.M. Harris?
C.M. Harris is Cassandra Michelle Harris, a Polk County, Florida, author of picture books and coloring books. Her first books are listed on Amazon under C.M. Harris; newer titles use her full name, Cassandra Michelle Harris.
What is Fanny Myrtle Harkinfarker about?
Fanny Myrtle Harkinfarker and the Fart Heard Around the Lunchroom is a giggle-out-loud picture book for ages 4 to 8. One ordinary Tuesday, Fanny lets out the loudest PRRRRRT the school has ever heard, and learns that everybody, yes everybody, toots sometimes. It's a story about friendship and laughing at yourself.
What adult coloring books does Cassandra Michelle Harris publish?
A premium adult coloring series: Hearthside Christmas (50 cozy holiday scenes), Garden of Quiet Blooms (50 romantic garden and floral scenes), The Calm Kaleidoscope (50 relaxing mandalas, patterned animals and kaleidoscope designs) and Words of Hope (50 King James Bible verses with peaceful scenes).
Are the adult coloring book pages single-sided?
Yes. Every design in the adult series is printed on its own single-sided page, so markers won't ruin the design on the back.
What's a good bedtime gift for a child under $25?
The Dreamkeeper and the Dream Potion ($14.99) with its companion coloring book, The Dreamkeeper's Magical Dreams ($9.99). Read the story at bedtime, then color the Dreamkeeper's world the next day.
Where can I buy the books?
All books are available in paperback on Amazon. Links to each book are on this website.
Is there a free coloring page?
Yes. You can download a free printable Dreamkeeper coloring page (letter size PDF) from the free coloring page on this site. It's free for personal, classroom and library use.
How do I contact the author for reviews, interviews or library orders?
Email [email protected]. Review copies and interviews are available on request, and the gift guide & press kit page has prices, ISBNs, descriptions and high-resolution images.