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Dandelion (Picture Puffins)

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Dandelion brings back such happy memories for me. I think I checked that book out of the library every Saturday as a child. It taught me that it is ok to be who I am. Kind of a childs view of "To thine own self be true". I know there are many wonderful new children's books out there. This is a classic that should not be missed, by anyone, young or old. If I had a nickel for each time my mother read this book to me--I would be a millionaire for sure--but I am richer by far in warm memories from that wonderful time. Get this book--you won't regret it.

"Come as you are," says the invitation to Jennifer Giraffe's taffy-and-tea party. But Dandelion decides to make himself over -- and to his surprise, no one is impressed. A good lesson for children (and their parents) on the nature of true friendship and genuineness, and the folly of appearing to be someone you're not. This is a terrific book. One of my daughter's favorites, not to mention to mine!

My 5 year old daughter takes this book out of the school library every week. Every once in a while we have to insist she gets something else because we're tired of reading it over and over. But it is a wonderful story with a very good lesson. I've decided to buy it so the other kids at school can have a chance to read the library copy.

I use this book at school in teaching the children to like who they are and to know you do not have to dress in a certain way or wear you hair in a certain fashion to be considered special. The kids all love to hear the Dandelion story over and over again!

What a lovely children's book!...I love the simple illustrations and the sweet story which is a lot of fun to read to a toddler with a wonderful lesson for us all: Fancy clothes don't make you dandy, it's what's inside that makes us special!...

My two year old loves the book. She is also a big fan of Cordury, and a Pocket for Cordury, two other great books by Don Freeman.

Not impressed with this book. The story and pictures are cute, but this book didn't keep my daughter's (she's 2 1/2) attention. The pictures are not colorful which probably didn't help to keep her attention. I would suggest borrowing this book from the library instead of purchasing it.

This book has definitely become one of my favorites. It`s in our nightly bed time rotation. I really do like the author.

I love this book. It lets us all know we are okay just the way we are. I have fond memories reading it when I was young and reading it to my children. I will enjoy reading this with my grandchildren too.

A funny book about a lion for preschool through young readers. This was read over and over many times to my three children when they were younger and was one of their favorite books. I bought it this year for a gift for my nieces little boy.