Status
Available
Genres
Collection
Publication
Carolrhoda Books (2000), 32 pages
Description
Rhyming text presents the dandelion, not as a weed, but as a flower of great beauty. Includes information about the flower, a recipe, and science activities.
User reviews
LibraryThing member dbond
Dandelions, stars in the grass by Mia Posada is a non-fiction picture book about a common flower, or weed, that most children in this east-coast area have come across. The story is told in rhyming fashion about the life of a dandelion from its yellow flower and "fluffy tufts of white" to its
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seedlings flying through the air before resting and rooting. The authors use of playful wording combined with the colorful illustrations make for a fun read, one that you can almost forget is informational. The back of the book also contains further history on the dandelion or Taraxacum officinale, as well as further scientific research ideas children can use to find out more about this interesting plant. This book would make a great addition to any early elementary school classroom. Show Less
LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
Picture-book author and artist Mia Posada, whose ecologically-themed books include such titles as Summer Green to Autumn Gold: Uncovering Leaves' Hidden Colors to Robins: Songbirds of Spring, made her debut here, in this rhyming story about dandelions. The simple narrative explores the life cycle
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of this weed, from the growth of a flower and the dissemination of seeds, to the sprouting of a new plant. The book closes with an afterword giving more information about dandelions, from how to use them in food to the science behind their growth... Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 9 inches
ISBN
1575053837 / 9781575053837