In this poignant story about the friendship between a dandelion and a sparrow, young readers are given a reassuring, yet emotionally powerful introduction to the natural cycle of life. One fine summer day, when Sparrow meets a dandelion with only 10 seed pods left, he asks how he can help. Dandelion laments that a short while ago, she was the brightest yellow, but now a strong wind could blow away her remaining pods and no one will remember her. Together, they decide to write Dandelion's story in the dirt, and so Dandelion tells Sparrow all the things she has seen and loved. Later that night, a storm changes everything. . . . But the tale of Dandelion lives on.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Schwartz & Wade Books .

Kathi Appelt is the author of the Newbery Honoree, National Book Award finalist, PEN USA Literary Award-winning, and bestselling The Underneath as well as the National Book Award finalist The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, Keeper, and many picture books. She has two grown children and lives in Texas with her husband. Visit her at KathiAppelt. com. Rob Dunlavey's whimsical artwork can also be seen in several major children's museums in the US (Miami, Long Island, and New York City). His editorial illustrations have appeared in many American magazines and newspapers and his fine art has been exhibited in the United States and France. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife, two daughters, two frisky cats, and a tropical fish (no crows!).