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Title details for The Dandelion Seed's Big Dream by Joseph Anthony - Available

The Dandelion Seed's Big Dream

by Joseph Anthony
Cris Arbo
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Building on The Dandelion Seed, where kids learn the life cycle of a plant, the focus now is on the seed's patience and persistence. A larger lesson develops, teaching readers that we can all be more than we ever thought we could. Beautiful illustrations and a simple story offer many life lessons.

Consider the dandelion. It lives life fully, flies with beauty, survives storms, endures darkness, never gives up. It is one of nature's greatest success stories. Like dandelions, each of us can make the world a brighter place. The trick is to bloom right where we are.

Great for parents or anyone looking for a:

  • Kindergarten graduation gift
  • gift for any age grad!
  • gift for the beginning of a new school year
  • book to provide inspiration
  • story of life's journey
  • book on the life cycle of a plant
  • book to help with social emotional skills

    • Backmatter Includes:

  • Explore More: Information and activities about dandelions and weeds, seed dispersal, and the theme of courage, patience, and perseverance.

    • Creators

    • Publisher

    • Release date

      September 1, 2014

    • Formats

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9781584694991

      • PDF ebook

        • ISBN: 9781584694984
        • File size: 7650 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Levels

      • Lexile® Measure: 500
      • Text Difficulty: 1-2

    • Reviews

      • School Library Journal

        December 1, 2014

        PreS-Gr 3-This sequel to The Dandelion Seed (Dawn, 1997) literally begins where the previous volume ends, using the final illustration in that book to begin this story of a dandelion seed's journey. Instead of drifting over idyllic natural landscapes like its predecessor, this seed floats to a city. Rather than falling into "rich, soft earth," the seed ends up in a Styrofoam container in a junk-strewn lot. Only after a clean-up crew arrives in spring to prepare a community garden can the seed put down roots and fulfill its dream of blooming. Minimal text on colorful spreads facilitates group sharing. Two pages of information and suggested activities about dandelion growth, seed dispersal, and related topics will help adults plan ways to extend learning. Together with the original, this book should stimulate discussions of themes, such as patience, beauty, and courage, as well as a debate about a dandelion's status as flower or weed. Libraries without the earlier volume might consider purchasing the pair, although the new book can stand alone.-Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University Library, Mankato

        Copyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    Formats

    • OverDrive Read
    • PDF ebook

    subjects

    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • Lexile® Measure:500
    • Text Difficulty:1-2

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