The children's book "You Are a Dream Come True" by Dr. Dawn Airhart Witte has been added to the library at Atrium Health Children's Hospital, where it aims to offer young patients and their families a message of love and reassurance during difficult times. Written specifically to support early emotional development and self-worth, the book serves as a poetic love letter from caregiver to child, using gentle rhyme and whimsical illustrations to create a safe, loving space. Dr. Witte explained that her primary goal was never commercial success but rather getting the book into the hands of children in environments where comfort matters most. "For me, the greatest dream was never sales or recognition," said Dr. Witte. "It was getting this book into the hands of children—especially in places where comfort and reassurance matter most. Seeing it placed in a children's hospital, and in schools across the country, truly is a dream come true."
The book's placement in the hospital library represents a significant step in its mission to help children know they are deeply loved, seen, and cherished from their earliest days. Inspired by the Hawaiian concept of Kahu—a sacred guardian, steward, and protector—the story speaks directly to a child's heart, planting what the author describes as a truth meant to last a lifetime: that the child matters, belongs, and is loved beyond measure. In hospital settings, where children and families experience particularly vulnerable moments, the book's message carries special significance. More than just a bedtime story, "You Are a Dream Come True" becomes a ritual that reinforces belonging, safety, and love with each reading, offering comfort to both children and the adults caring for them.
The book is designed as an ideal read-aloud for mothers, parents, grandparents, and caregivers, and serves as a meaningful keepsake for births, adoptions, hospital stays, and other milestones. The book is available for purchase through major retailers including Amazon, where readers can find Dr. Witte's work. The author's broader collection can be explored through her author page on the same platform. Dr. Witte's work centers on compassion, healing, and human connection, guided by her belief that love, when spoken and shared, has the power to shape lives from the very beginning.
