Roar Like a Dandelion
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Roar Like a Dandelion

By Ruth Krauss, Sergio Ruzzier (Illustrator)

Discover a whimsical world where words dance and imaginations soar.

3.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.3/5 Goodreads · 515 ratings
48 pages· 161 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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In a whimsical journey of playful words and vibrant illustrations, explore a world where leaves dance and raindrops jump. This enchanting tale invites readers to embrace imagination and creativity, turning everyday moments into extraordinary adventures. With each page, discover a new delight that encourages you to shine like the sun and roar like dandelions. Perfect for sparking joy and wonder, this book is a celebration of the simple pleasures that inspire us to see the world anew. Will you join the adventure and let your imagination take flight?

From the publisher

#1 Amazon Bestseller ** Four starred reviews ** A Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of 2019 From Ruth Krauss, the celebrated children’s book author of The Carrot Seed and A Hole Is to Dig, comes this never-before-published book of witty one-liners–brought to life by Geisel Honor-winning artist Sergio Ruzzier.Dance with a leaf.Jump like a raindrop.Sit in the sun and shine.Not since A Hole Is to Dig and Open House for Butterflies have we seen such electric and playful words on a page.This imaginative story from Ruth Krauss–one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time–and celebrated artist Sergio Ruzzier is a remarkable collaboration that captures the timeless spirit of Krauss’s signature wit and humor. Paired with Ruzzier’s irresistible drawings, this story will delight readers of all ages and inspire them to roar like dandelions.A perfect gift for the holidays, Valentine’s Day, and graduation!”An abecedarian catalog of delights.” –Kirkus (starred review)”Each page offers its own adventure; taken together, the spreads create an irresistible, deliciously subversive invitation to turn one’s back on the tiresome.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review)”With a nod to the fanciful, this alphabetic listing of activities invites readers’ imaginations to soar.” –School Library Journal (starred review)”Ruzzier creates a visual narrative with reoccurring characters. This small gem will encourage imaginative wordplay and movement.” –Shelf Awareness (starred review)

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
161
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~140L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about bugs and insectsBooks about alphabet (ABCs)Books about imagination and play
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.4
F&P level
~E
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
505280
Publication
Published
October 1, 2019
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062680075

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