Denzil the Dreamer
Innovation of Anthony Browne's "Willy the Dreamer"

Denzil dreams.
Sometimes Denzil dreams that he’s a wrestler, or a boxer, a hip-hop dancer or a gymnast… Denzil dreams.
Sometimes Denzil dreams that he’s a teacher, or a prime minister, a famous actor or an astronaut… Denzil dreams.
Sometimes Denzil dreams that he can’t write but he can read.
He’s an old man, or a baby… Denzil dreams.
Sometimes Denzil dreams that he’s a refugee, or a prince.
He’s in a strange castle, or on another planet… Denzil dreams.
Sometimes Denzil dreams of ghosts, or angels.
He dreams of the present…and sometimes, the unknown.
Denzil dreams.
Shared writing by Room 12 2006




Willy the Dreamer
By Anthony Browne

Willy dreams.
Sometimes Willy dreams that he’s a film star, or a singer, a sumo wrestler or a ballet dancer… Willy dreams.
Sometimes Willy dreams that he’s a painter, or an explorer, a famous writer or a scuba-diver… Willy dreams.
Sometimes Willy dreams that he can’t run but he can fly.
He’s a giant, or he’s tiny… Willy dreams.
Sometimes Willy dreams that he’s a beggar, or a king.
He’s in a strange landscape, or all at sea… Willy dreams.
Sometimes Willy dreams of fierce monsters, or super-heroes.
He dreams of the past … and, sometimes, the future.
Willy dreams.