My 5 Year Old's Favorite BookFriday, December 10, 2004
My 5 year old daughter takes this book out of the school library every week. Every once in a while we have to insist she gets something else because we're tired of reading it over and over. But it is a wonderful story with a very good lesson. I've decided to buy it so the other kids at school can have a chance to read the library copy.
2 out of 3 people found the following review helpful:
DandelionFriday, December 13, 2002
I really like this book, because the lion is an great person who do what ever it takes just to make him look good or to make his fiends feel happy.
Fancy clothes don't make you dandy!Tuesday, October 15, 2002
What a lovely children's book!...I love the simple illustrations and the sweet story which is a lot of fun to read to a toddler with a wonderful lesson for us all: Fancy clothes don't make you dandy, it's what's inside that makes us special!...
8 out of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Warm and Happy Childhood MemoriesThursday, April 19, 2001
Dandelion brings back such happy memories for me. I think I checked that book out of the library every Saturday as a child. It taught me that it is ok to be who I am. Kind of a childs view of "To thine own self be true". I know there are many wonderful new children's books out there. This is a classic that should not be missed, by anyone, young or old. If I had a nickel for each time my mother read this book to me--I would be a millionaire for sure--but I am richer by far in warm memories from that wonderful time. Get this book--you won't regret it.
7 out of 7 people found the following review helpful:
A Wonderful Book for Both Parents and KidsTuesday, March 21, 2000
"Come as you are," says the invitation to Jennifer Giraffe's taffy-and-tea party. But Dandelion decides to make himself over -- and to his surprise, no one is impressed. A good lesson for children (and their parents) on the nature of true friendship and genuineness, and the folly of appearing to be someone you're not. This is a terrific book. One of my daughter's favorites, not to mention to mine!