Dandylion Summer
Dandylion Summer
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Dandylion Summer

Written and illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon
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$18.99
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
Apr 14, 2020
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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!

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wishessummerimaginationfriendshipseasonsthe environmentscience and nature

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What Questions Should I Ask My Child

  • 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?

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Book Details

ISBN
9781250133397
Publication Date
April 14, 2020
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co (BYR)
Illustration Details
The illustrations were rendered using a mixture of acrylics, inks, and pencils, and then collaged and layered digitally.
Page Count
40
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years

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