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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
Dandylion Summer
Written & illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon
Two sisters' dandelion wish brings a magical summer friend.
40 pages
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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
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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
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
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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