Dandylion Summer
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Dandylion Summer

Written and illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon

Two sisters' dandelion wish brings a magical summer friend.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.7/5 Goodreads · 132 ratings
40 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

Two sisters wish upon a dandelion, and their summer transforms with the arrival of Dandylion, a whimsical friend. Together, they embark on enchanting adventures, exploring the wonders of the season. But as summer fades, Dandylion must leave, leaving the sisters to wonder what new surprises fall might bring. Will they find new friends and adventures as the leaves turn? Discover the magic of friendship and the changing seasons in this heartwarming tale.

Our wish carries on the wind, through the town, into the park. It swirls above the fields filled with more flowers than we have ever seen. Then our wish comes true in the most unexpected way.

— from the book

From the publisher

In this sweet, character-driven picture book, two sisters wish upon a dandelion for a summer filled with adventure—and their wish comes true!

When two sisters make a wish upon a dandelion, their wish brings them a new friend—a dandy lion—to play with all summer long. Together, the girls and the lion go on adventures and explore. And when the seasons change and their lion friend must say goodbye, the girls will miss their friend—until fall arrives!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
After the last page

Talk about it together

Dandylion is probably unlike any creature you've seen before. What makes him unique and different? Can you invent your own creature? Try drawing them on a piece of paper.

What do the two sisters wish for? How do they help their own wish to come true? If you could be granted just one wish, what would you wish for?

What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.5

out of 7

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
April 14, 2020
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Illustration details
The illustrations were rendered using a mixture of acrylics, inks, and pencils, and then collaged and layered digitally.
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250133397

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