Dandelion Stories - five books you'll love





Dandelions have so many rich stories to tell. These five books cover topics as broad as immigration, resilience, self-loathing through to self-acceptance. Dandelions are the perfect plant to tell these stories through, I hope you'll love them.
As someone who loves dandelions in so many ways, it's great to celebrate other's stories too. The dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) can easily be used as a metaphor, because of all its many qualities.

The Dandelion's Tale
"As the shadows lengthened and twilight inched towards evening, we tucked our petals, nodded our heavy heads, and drifted to sleep."
In this allegory of immigration, the dandelions their tale. The 'weed' dandelions, are forced to move on when they are confronted with tools, machines and potions. So they float, taking their hopes with them. Then go on a journey to find a peaceful place to reseed and settle. The Dandelions Tale is available to all indie bookshops across the UK for Independent Bookshop Week.

Dandelion Seeds of the World
This dandelion story by Julia Richardson and illustrated by Kristen and Kevin Howdeshell. It tells of of the journey of dandelions across the world.
Did you know dandelions thrive on all seven continents? The cheery blooms are among the most resilient and adaptable in the world. In this lyrical book, learn how the crafty plant travels on the wind. The dandelion hitches rides in all manner of ways in order to spread far and wide. Includes a map and backmatter on dandelions.

The Dandelion's Tale
The Dandelion's Tale by Kevin Sheehan and Rob Dunlavey. Is a 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. So the 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.

Dandelion
Dandelion by Gabbie Hanna isn't actually a story about dandelions. Though it is a wonderful take about childhood and relationships. As a New York Times bestselling author, Gabbie Hanna delivers everything from curious musings to gut-wrenching confessionals in her long-awaited sophomore collection of illustrated poetry.
In this visually thrilling installment of the inner-workings of Gabbie’s mind, we’re taken on a journey of self-loathing, self-reflection, and ultimately, self-acceptance through deeply metaphorical imagery, chilling twists on child-like rhymes, and popular turns of phrase turned on their heads. Through raw, provocative tidbits, Dandelion explores what it means to struggle with a declining mental health in a world where mental health is both stigmatized and trivialized. The poems range from topics of rage and despair to downright silliness, so if you don’t know whether to laugh or cry, just laugh until you cry.

Dandelions
Dandelions by Katrina McKelvey and Kirrili Lonergan is a sweet story. This heart-warming picture book explores the bond between a father and his daughter. One day, a little girl notices her father mowing the lawn - in the process destroying her favourite flowers. Will she forgive her Dad, and will nature surprise her? Exquisite illustrations combine with lyrical text to create a story perfect for readers aged 4-8.
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