This book fills a big need in the publication market. There are so many great picture books and middle grade books, but there aren't as many quality early chapter books. This is a great way to introduce kids to a classic series. It stays true to the story while making it accessible to lower readers. I wasn't a huge fan of the illustrations. They make sense in a retro sense because it's based on a classic, but I don't know how appealing they would be to modern readers.

Anne Dreams is the sixth and final ‘early chapter book’ for young readers in Kallie George’s series adaptation of Anne of Green Gables. This gentle, concise retelling continues Anne’s passion for dramatic language as she recounts her “lifelong sorrow” and being in the “depths of despair!” Young readers will have compassion for Anne as she faces another calamity while figuring out what matters is on the inside and decides to focus on her future. This narrative aids in discussions of how Anne is maturing, following her dreams and learning to overcome fears. Abigail Halpin uses graphite, watercolors and colored pencils in her delightful illustrations. She moves the story through facial expressions aiding young readers with interpreting the emotions of Marilla, Matthew, and Anne. The endearing cover draws readers into Anne Dreams. Just like Anne, prepare to be dazzled!

The illustrations make this book interesting, although the story seemed disconnected. Readers who are already familiar with the Anne of Green Gables stories will probably have an easier time reading and appreciating this book.

Anne Dreams
Inspired by Anne of Green Gables
by Kallie George
Pub DateAug 06 2024
Penguin Random House Canada |Tundra Books
Children’s Fiction
My review of Anne Dreams is published by Penguin Random House Canada | Tundra Books and Netgalley:
In The. sixth and final book in a series based on Anne of Green Gables, Anne Shirley pursues her dream of becoming a teacher.
Even though Anne is growing up, she’s still disappointed with her red hair. In order to emulate Diana, her best friend and kindred spirit, she buys a bottle of hair dye. Unfortunately, the dye turns her hair green! The upset causes Anne to focus on her internal improvement, rather than her appearance, which leads to a new dream: becoming a teacher! In order to get into Queen’s College, she joins a student club. Can Anne overcome her fear of failure? How Will she be able to study hard when Gilbert is distracting het?
I give Anne Dreams five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!

So many adults have fond memories of reading the Anne of Green Gables series. In her books, Ms. George hopes to spark that same feeling in young readers. One hopes that they will then move on to the originals.

Ms. George has done a nice job in her series of six books in all. She captures the spirt of Montgomery’s language and phrasing. Favorite people are here including Marilla, Diana, Gilbert, Miss Stacey, and Anne, of course. While sadly, this is the last book, the set would make a nice gift for a summer reader.

In this entry, that is illustrated and has short chapters, Anne is unhappy with her trademark red hair. What will happen when she wants a change? What will she learn? What will she want to do with her life? Readers will enjoy finding out in this lovely end to the series.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada-Tundra Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

This little book is such a fun way to introduce younger readers to the world of Anne of Green Gables. I love the illustrations and the way it tells the story. A cute set of classics!

This was adorable!

I love Anne of Green Gables and I think Kallie George is doing a fantastic job adapting these stories!

I love the art work and it’s adorable!

My class has read each book up to this one during our social studies unit. I’m well familiar with the storyline and characters.
I found this story to be a bit quick and almost rushed compared to the others. It wrapped up the storyline in a hopeful way but was missing the sense of adventure I’ve grown used to in these tales.
The illustrations are unique and beautiful but this one just went by too quickly.

What a great first introduction to the world of Anne Shirley! Though the chapter cuts felt a little abrupt, I loved the story adapted for younger readers. Anne is as spunky and creative as ever. The illustrations fit the story perfectly, and I loved the hint at something more between Anne and Gilbert.

A huge thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for an advance copy of this book.

I didn't read the original Anne stories until well into adulthood, but remember watching the VHS tapes growing up. And once I did read them, I fell in love. This series of Anne retellings with illustrations and shorter chapters, are just what I would have loved as a kid. While the artists interpretations are not how I always envisioned the characters, they are lovely. I would get the set for any kids in my family.

Anne Dreams is a great chapter book to help kids fall in love with Anne of Green Gables! The simple language and text broken into short chapters is a great introduction to this wonderful series. I really liked the storyline and how the author condensed the original story. I would recommend it for younger kids before reading the original when older. I was not a fan of the illustrations however, which lowered my personal rating. I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in trade for my honest opinion. My thoughts are my own.

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My third grade studies classics and this is a perfect condensed version of a beloved tale the illustrations were superb and the text was just the right amount for young readers. i am hoping other classics will be revisited by this skilled team.

Oh how I love Kallie George's bite-sized Anne offerings. They are perfect for my early readers and allow me to share the goodness of Anne with my daughters early on in their lives. I especially loved Anne Dreams because it pulled together all the previous books in this series. That said, I really hope this isn't the last one George plans on writing!

The illustrations add a delicious element to this book as well. I found my daughter reading over my shoulder because she was so intrigued by what was making me smile.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy to review. All opinions are my own!

This is a charming and whimsical conclusion to the Anne Chapter Book series.


What a delightful conclusion to a wonderful series. Anne of Green Gables was my favourite book growing up. I adored Anne’s world and loved revisiting it any chance that I got. I have to applaud Kallie for creating this series for young readers who might not be advanced enough to read the original book. Her series has allowed these young readers to experience Anne’s world and all of her adventures.

This is a great read-along book. The text is short enough that younger readers won't get bored or overwhelmed. Beautiful illustrations throughout the book bring the story to life and are great prompts for discussions about what is happening in the story. Even though Kallie has simplified the story, she still manages to stay true to the essence that makes Anne of Green Gables so special.

Anne Dreams is a delightful story and a wonderful addition to any child’s bookshelf.

Very cute final addition to this series. I found the theme linking these two classic Anne stories to be a little more tenuous than some of the others, but I'm looking forward to having the whole set lined up on my personal bookshelf.

A fun short part of Anne's story. It is an easy reader and the pictures are fabulous. For young children it's a good introduction to Anne of Green Gables, but certainly one would need to read the full version once old enough. This version does not do it justice.

Cute illustrated shortened version of Anne of Green Gables, from her hair dye mistake up to her leaving for college. Good for younger children to read themselves or fans of the series!

I loved this book! My students enjoy reading this series and I look forward to adding this one to our collection. The story stays true to the original story and the illustrations are darling.

Thank you to NetGalley, Penguin Random House Canada, and Tundra Books for the opportunity to read an advanced reader's copy of this book for an honest review.

Inspired by Anne of Green Gables, “Anne Dreams” by Kallie George is the sixth and final illustrated chapter book in this series that breaks down the end chapters to the original novel in a way that’s easier to understand for younger readers. While I feel that Anne of Green Gables is a must read for everyone, the novel can seem a bit overwhelming for children who need a shorter version with some delightful illustrations to get the main points across.

“Anne Dreams” only contains eight chapters, but the bountiful illustrations help fill in some of the details left out by this book. My favorite was the illustration inside Anne’s room with the sun setting and Marilla’s shocked by Anne’s hair. The colors and patterns were perfectly chosen and really captured the moment almost exactly how I had imagined it when I read the original novel.

I would absolutely recommend this book to younger readers to introduce them to the original novel. I’m definitely going to check out the previous five books in this series and recommend them to any child or middle grader who’s not quite ready for the full novel.

*Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

I have absolutely loved this series of short chapter books which adapts L. M. Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables" and this is continued with the last instalment. It pulls out the core plot and themes and communicates them simply and clearly.
The artwork is gorgeous, and the style matches the feeling of the book perfectly. I think the series is perfect for introducing young readers to Anne.
I hope that they continue with adapting the other books.