Dandelion's Dream

Written and illustrated by Yoko Tanaka

A dandelion transforms into a lion. Can it return to its roots?

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34 pages· ~530L

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Bookroo's summary

In a meadow, a dandelion magically becomes a lion, trading roots for paws. As it explores trains, ships, and vibrant cities, the lion faces a dilemma: embrace its new life or return to its dandelion origins? This wordless tale, with stunning illustrations, invites readers to ponder the power of imagination and transformation. Will the lion find contentment in its newfound freedom, or will the call of its past prove irresistible? Discover a world where the smallest seeds hold the grandest dreams.

From the publisher

What if a dandelion became a real lion? With enchanting, ethereal art, this wordless story shares a world where reality can be transfigured by imagination.

In a meadow filled with dandelion buds just about to flower, one dandelion blooms into a real lion. Roots and leaves unfurl into four tiny paws and a long tail with a fluffy yellow tuft. What a great, wide world there is to explore when you have paws instead of roots: there are fast trains to ride, regal ships to sail, and cities with lights as bright as Dandelion’s field in full bloom. But will a real lion ever be content to go back to being a rooted dandelion? Yoko Tanaka’s exquisite illustrations take us on an adventure where even the smallest seeds contain cosmic dreams.

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