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Dandelion
by
Don Freeman
Dandelion the lion feels he should look snazzy for a party, so he opts for the latest in fashion: a curled mane, a spiffy new sport coat, and a hat with a cane.
When Dandelion arrives the hostess doesn't recognize her friend, and closes the door in his face! After a storm reduces Dandelion to his former scruffy self, he is welcomed to the party, and everyone, including Dand...more
When Dandelion arrives the hostess doesn't recognize her friend, and closes the door in his face! After a storm reduces Dandelion to his former scruffy self, he is welcomed to the party, and everyone, including Dand...more
Paperback, 48 pages
Published
June 30th 1977
by Puffin
(first published September 4th 1964)
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Grade/Interest Level: 3rd grade
Reading Level: 500L
Genre: Picture Book, Fantasy
Main Characters: Dandelion, Miss Giraffe
Setting: Miss Giraffe’s House
POV: Third Person
Dandelion the lion was invited to Miss Giraffe’s tea-and-taffy party. To prepare for the party Dandelion decided to look his best for the occasion. He got a new, fancy haircut and decided to curl his mane. He bought a new elegant jacket from the tailor accompanied by a cap and a cane. When arrived to Miss Giraffe’s party she didn’t re...more
Reading Level: 500L
Genre: Picture Book, Fantasy
Main Characters: Dandelion, Miss Giraffe
Setting: Miss Giraffe’s House
POV: Third Person
Dandelion the lion was invited to Miss Giraffe’s tea-and-taffy party. To prepare for the party Dandelion decided to look his best for the occasion. He got a new, fancy haircut and decided to curl his mane. He bought a new elegant jacket from the tailor accompanied by a cap and a cane. When arrived to Miss Giraffe’s party she didn’t re...more
We listened to Dandelion on the way back to the library yesterday morning and I'm starting to wish I'd made an 'audio' list now so I can look back later on all of the books we listened to. I guess I'll just have to note it in my reviews since the last thing I need is more lists.
Dandelion is a really cute story that is just like the description states. Dandelion gets an invitation to his giraffe friends party which specifically states to "come as you are". Instead of "coming as he is" Dandelion d...more
Dandelion is a really cute story that is just like the description states. Dandelion gets an invitation to his giraffe friends party which specifically states to "come as you are". Instead of "coming as he is" Dandelion d...more
From the back of the 1968 paperback edition:
Dear Dandelion, You are invited to my tea-and-taffy party on Saturday afternoon at half-past three. Come as you are. Sincerely, Jennifer Graffe
Dandelion was excited about his invitation and primped outrageously for the occasion. First a haircut, shampoo, and manicure, next a wave as in the latest lion fashion magazine - then an elegant new jacket and cap, and last a bouquet of dandelions for the hostess.
When a loveable lion undergoes an overhaul it can...more
Dear Dandelion, You are invited to my tea-and-taffy party on Saturday afternoon at half-past three. Come as you are. Sincerely, Jennifer Graffe
Dandelion was excited about his invitation and primped outrageously for the occasion. First a haircut, shampoo, and manicure, next a wave as in the latest lion fashion magazine - then an elegant new jacket and cap, and last a bouquet of dandelions for the hostess.
When a loveable lion undergoes an overhaul it can...more
Cute story about the lion who thinks that he doesn’t look stylish enough for the party and goes to the barber shop to curl his hear, to the store to get a new jacket. When he goes to the party, his friends don’t recognize him and hut the door a front of his nose. Feeling hurt he walks home and gets wet from the rain. At that moment he decides to give his friends one more shot and goes back to the party where he gets recognized. Very cute story, but unfortunately the illustrations are not that ex...more
Feb 22, 2012
Erin Kinstler
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Dandelion is another book by Don Freeman that has a powerful message, similar to that of 'Corduroy'. This story's moral is about being yourself, because people like you just the way you are. I also think it is about forgiveness, because when Dandelion reveals to Jennifer Giraffe that he WAS the "silly looking lion" she apologizes, and he immediately forgives her. This is another great book for my future classroom because it has a wonderful message, while also having a fun and imaginative story l...more
This book is about how Dandelion changes his whole look just to impress his friend. He listen to everyone and did what they told him to do. When he showed up at his friend's party, she didn't recognized him. When the storm came and washed everything away and he was back to being himself, then he was incited in to the party. The book teaches no matter what people may say or think what you should change about yourself, don't! Never change who you are!
A classic with which I was overjoyed! Dandelion dolls himself up for a party and is turned away at the door when giraffe does not recognize his "new and improved" self. Clear message about staying true to oneself rather than trying too hard. I was pretty bummed when Amrita got a negative reaction from preschool class about the book being boring...my girls enjoyed it but maybe it's more of a one-on-one than group experience?
Illustrations are pretty bland. Tri color, black white, and yellow.
Story about Dandelion, a lion who gets invited to a "come as you are" party, though in his excitement, gets carried away with his hairdo and outfit so that when he finally shows up, no one recognizes him and he is turned away. In the end, he realizes how ridiculous he had looked and that it's important to just be yourself.
Story about Dandelion, a lion who gets invited to a "come as you are" party, though in his excitement, gets carried away with his hairdo and outfit so that when he finally shows up, no one recognizes him and he is turned away. In the end, he realizes how ridiculous he had looked and that it's important to just be yourself.
Mar 13, 2012
Sara Presnell
added it
This book is about Dandelion and his efforts to dress up for his friend's party. His friend does not recognize Dandelion when he gets to the party because he is so dressed up in fancy clothes. This makes Dandelion realized that his friends liked him the way he was. There is minimal color in the illustrations and I think it would be good to read to any age child.
Great story with an awesome overall moral. Illustrates through Dandelion that you should always be yourself and be comfortable with yourself. Great book to read to students to inspire confidence, however the illustrations probably will not catch students attention.
Cute story about being yourself. My kids LOVE it. I was really surprised that they liked this book as well as they did. The illustrations are simple, but I think that is actually part of the appeal for them.
This is my favorite book of all time!!! I think as a kindergartener it helped to shape who I am today. Definitely one I share with friends of all ages.
I'm a big Don Freeman fan. I love his stories. This is a great read for kindergarden. A good story to help teach kids to overcome fears.
Apr 18, 2013
Sylvia Biondich
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
kids and parents
Shelves:
all-time-favorites,
books-for-new-parents
Great book for kids and parents - "be true to thine own self" message which is just as important today as it was when it was written!
Dandelion decides he needs to dress up for a party with his friends. He soon Finds out that he just needed to be himself.
"I promise to never again try to turn myself into a stylish dandy."
This book has a bad moral. Being a dandy can be fun.
This book has a bad moral. Being a dandy can be fun.
The moral of the story is don't be a stylish dandy! I do like how he did his daily exercises though - very inspiring.
A story about a lion who tries to be a dandy and his friends who don't recognize him.
One of my favorites as a kid. I made my grandma read it over and over to me.
May 01, 2011
Danny
marked it as to-read
The boys haven't happened on this book yet.
What a wonderful story! My kids love this one.
I loved Don Freeman books when I was really young (Dandelion, Corduroy, etc)- this one especially with its mostly pink and gold color palate (colors I ended up loving together most of my life, maybe because of this) and its cute be-yourself story.
I cannot count how many times I checked this book out on the trips my dad took my sisters and me on to the library. Why it never got old to me, I couldn't tell you!
About 15 years later, my sister gave me a little paperback edition to treasure and giggle...more
I cannot count how many times I checked this book out on the trips my dad took my sisters and me on to the library. Why it never got old to me, I couldn't tell you!
About 15 years later, my sister gave me a little paperback edition to treasure and giggle...more
theme lions
for older children
for older children
Great author for children
Don't give yourself airs
Apr 11, 2009
Dolly
rated it
3 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
parents reading with their children
Cute story by the author of "Corderoy." It's an interesting way to tell children to be true to themselves. Fun illustrations, too.
This is my most absolute favorite children's book I've ever read. The story is so precious and is a great story about being yourself. It was so fun to read and the illustrations are so cute, especially when the lion curls his beard. It made me want to have a tea and taffy party.
23 months - Took this on our trip to Ontario in April and it was a huge hit. I think I read it 2-3 times a day for two weeks. It's a cute story and cute artwork.
Dandelion is about the importance of being yourself. This is one of my all time favorite children's books. I still have my copy from when I was a little girl!
This was MY favorite children's book when I was a kid. I got a copy and read it to the kids often. This is a wonderful story about being yourself. I LOVE THIS BOOK!
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Don Freeman was a painter, printmaker, cartoonist, children's book author, and illustrator. He was born in San Diego, California, attended high school in Missouri, and later moved to New York City where he studied etching with John Sloan.
Frequent subjects included Broadway theatre, politics, and the circus. He was also a jazz musician, and the brother of circus entrepreneur Randy Freeman.
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Frequent subjects included Broadway theatre, politics, and the circus. He was also a jazz musician, and the brother of circus entrepreneur Randy Freeman.
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