
By Knister, Eve Tharlet (Illustrator)
A marmot learns about friendship and renewal through a dandelion's cycle of life.
Bruno the marmot wakes from hibernation to find a beautiful dandelion outside his burrow. They become inseparable friends, but as summer arrives, the dandelion asks Bruno to trust her and let her seeds fly. Heartbroken by her absence, Bruno faces loneliness until the next spring. Upon waking, he discovers a wondrous surprise that teaches him about the enduring cycle of life and the true meaning of giving. Will Bruno find joy in the unexpected gift left by his friend? This touching tale explores themes of friendship, trust, and renewal.
Bruno the marmot hibernates all winter, and upon waking in the spring, he discovers the most beautiful dandelion outside his burrow. The two quickly become friends, playing together every day. But when summer comes, the dandelion asks Bruno to trust her, so he obliges her request to blow her seeds away into the wind. Devastated that his friend is no longer with him, Bruno is lonely until next winter’s hibernation. When he wakes again, he discovers that an amazing surprise sprouted while he slept. Here is an adorable book about the meaning of giving that will warm the hearts of young and old alike. ?This sweet, deceptively simple story effectively portrays the cycle of life to young children, . . . imparting a sense of hope and wonder.? ?Kirkus Reviews
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