The Dreamcrafter









The Dreamcrafter
Written & illustrated by Zolboo Orgil
Translated from Mongolian by Bujinlkham Erdenebaatar
An exciting picture-book debut from an upcoming Mongolian artist and storyteller about what it is to create, as told through the character of the Dreamcrafter.
The Dreamcrafter lives in a small dwelling in a quiet part of the city, where she crafts dreams for those who come to her seeking them. She makes good dreams and bad, and all who receive them are satisfied, for the dreams either make them happy, or they provide them with what they need in order to overcome something. But one morning, the Dreamcrafter awakes to find that all of the dreams have flown away! Now, she must embark on a journey to get them back.
Simply told, yet carrying a deep insight into life, this is a rich and textured story about art, the role it plays in our lives, and the solitude of those who make it.
ISBN: 978-1-59270-498-9
9 in (W) x 12 in (H) • 48 pages • Hardcover with Jacket
Ages: 4-8
Publication Date: November 3, 2026
PRESS
See feature story, “Enchanted Lion’s ‘The Dreamcrafter’ Launches Series of Mongolian Stories for Young Readers” —by Linda Lowen for Publishers Weekly
See feature story, “Enchanted Lion’s New Mongolian Series: An Interview with the Publisher” —by Jackie Friedman Mighdoll for WorldKidLit
REVIEWS
★ STARRED REVIEW! “A Mongolian artist makes her debut with this stunningly illustrated fantastical picture book about a dream maker's day spent corralling escaped dreams.” — Shelf Awareness
"... A mystical journey that melds the artistic experience with the dream world. ...kids will love imagining the people behind each dream and what their dreams represent."—Youth Services Book Review
"...An exquisite, translated debut that young readers will enjoy for both the thoughtful, playful story and its captivating illustrations."—School Library Journal