A little boy named Elliott learns how to train his dreams so he can have a happy place to think about when he is having a hard day. As an 8-year-old boy, Elliott just wants to play outside but his mom won't let him. His toy red train becomes his best pal as they travel to happy places in his dreams. How to Train your Dreams, a story written by Maria. F. Guzzo, a young mother of 5 who wants to share the story of a young boy who had a sad childhood but learned how to cope with it the best way he knew how. How to Train your Dreams takes the reader through historical landmarks in the lovely city of Montreal, Québec, Canada.