A dandelion can teach much about seeds and seasons and cycles, and the big world that a wind-blown seed can travel, but it also can make us appreciate the challenges it must overcome. This gorgeous book is at once simple and profound. You may be surprised and pleased by the questions and observations of your children after reading this together.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This has been my son's favorite book for about 2 months now (he's almost 2). The illustrations are extremely realistic, showing in fantastic detail the journey of a little dandelion seed.....A truly magical book!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Geri
Format:Hardcover
The simplicity of this book and its beautiful illustrations will appeal to young readers, and the messages about trust, letting go and the cycle of life are quite beautiful.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the sweet little story about a dandelion seed that will not let go because it's afraid of the world. Eventually, the winds blow it free and it travels the world and learns that it can be amazing, scary and beutiful. Eventually, it lands, grows, and casts it's seeds. One does not want to go and the dandelion having learned tells it the sun, the wind and the rain will take care of it.
The art work is well done.
However, I am not sure my daughter likes the book. She does not ask for it. However, it's soft reading style does help make her sleepy.
The art work is well done.
However, I am not sure my daughter likes the book. She does not ask for it. However, it's soft reading style does help make her sleepy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Choice!
This purchase was a great choice! I needed it to present at a ladies fellowship at my church--the topic was that we all have a purpose--even if we are considered "weeds" by the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Shea
5.0 out of 5 stars
So special
What a sweet story. My three year old granddaughter picked this out at the library and loved it. So much so that I had to buy it for her. Read more
Published on July 20, 2010 by Mel O'Dramatic
5.0 out of 5 stars
Our new favorite book!
The other day my almost four year old was playing with dandelions in the yard and asked me about the fuzzies on top that she was blowing off, and I gave her a brief answer about... Read more
Published on May 6, 2010 by Shelly Powell
5.0 out of 5 stars
A beautiful story of life
I ordered this book to give to a friend who recently lost her husband due to cancer. On the day of the funeral, while she was in the limo waiting to enter the church, the wind... Read more
Published on November 12, 2009 by CBP
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and poignant
At first glance, quite a simple story, however, the Dandelion Seed evokes a deep and inspiring message that will appeal to adults and children alike, and is matched with awesome... Read more
Published on January 20, 2009 by Carole Rutter
5.0 out of 5 stars
CELEBRATE NATURE
While many will like this book for its metaphorical message, I appreciated the full-paged pictures, especially the ones showing close-ups of dandelion seeds. Read more
Published on February 22, 2008 by k kar
4.0 out of 5 stars
Simple, beautiful message for boys or girls
I would recommend this book for the timid child as I think they would be best able to relate to the seed that didn't want to let go. Read more
Published on March 28, 2007 by C. Stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not an eviction---you're just being re-planted.
My 2 year olds both walked away before the end. Maybe they knew I was thinking how helpful the story will be to start preparing them now for the inevitable difficult separation... Read more
Published on January 1, 2000
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