Moving Words About a Flower

Written by K. C. Hayes · Illustrated by Barbara Chotiner

A dandelion's journey unfolds through playful shape poems.

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40 pages· AD580L

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Experience the resilient journey of a dandelion through imaginative shape poems. As rain falls and seeds scatter, words transform, revealing the dandelion's struggle and triumph. Discover the hidden wonders of nature's cycle in this visually captivating tale.

From the publisher

Words tumble, leap, and fly in this clever shape poem about a resilient dandelion. The inspiring story of a dandelion that survives against all odds, ingeniously told through shape poems (also called “concrete poems”) full of visual surprises. When it rains, letters fall from the sky; and when seeds scatter, words FLY! Each playful page will have readers looking twice. The back of the book includes more information about the life cycle of the humble, incredible dandelion. NSTA-CBC’s 2023 Outstanding Science Trade Books List2023 Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts List by the CLA (Children’s Literature Assembly)

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