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Dandelions Paperback – Picture Book, May 1, 2001

by Eve Bunting (Author), Greg Shed (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 168 ratings
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Eager to start a new life in a new land, Zoe and her family journey west to the Nebraska Territory in the 1800s.

When Zoe and her family arrive at their claim, nothing distinguishes it from the miles and miles of surrounding prairie. Even after they build their soddie, the home can't be seen from any distance.

Zoe has never seen Papa so happy or Mama so sad. But when she takes a trip to the small prairie town with Papa, Zoe sees something that might make a difference to their new soddie, and to Mama's life, too.

"Bunting tells an poignant story, which is made even more affecting by its lovely illustrations." —School Library Journal (starred review)

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    650L
  6. Dimensions
    11 x 0.12 x 9 inches
  7. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  8. Publication date
    May 1, 2001
  9. ISBN-10
    9780152024079
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0152024079
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When a girl and her family move west to Nebraska in the 1800s, they face challenges as they build their sod house and settle into a new life. Ages 5-8. (May)
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"Bunting tells a poignant story, which is made even more affecting by its lovely illustrations."-School Library Journal (starred review)


"A solid choice for read-alouds, this may also be used with older, reluctant readers or students learning about the westward movement." -Booklist

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0152024077
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; First Edition (May 1, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780152024079
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0152024079
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 650L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.12 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 168 ratings

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Eve Bunting

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Eve Bunting has written more than 200 books for children, many of which can be found in libraries around the world. Her other Clarion titles for very young readers include My Big Boy Bed, which was also illustrated by Maggie Smith, and Little Bear's Little Boat, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter. She lives in Pasadena, California.

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Raven19
5.0 out of 5 stars More to the pioneer story than adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2018
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My kids (4th grade down to pre-k) and I love this book! The illustrations are gorgeous and it is a good look at a pioneer's life beyond the adventure standpoint. It does an incredible job of recognizing the effect isolation could have on pioneer women, and the grand effect small acts of thoughtful kindness can have. My kids are fascinated by pretty much any pioneer story and I really appreciated the opportunity this book gave us to discuss the fact that moving so far away from where you were born during the 1800s was not a common thing. It was especially hard on women, who by virtue of their role in the home, weren't able to travel to distant neighbors for socialization very often. It definitely gave my kids food for thought.
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Arie Farnam
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a realistic picture of women pioneers
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2013
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I love Little House on the Prairie and I did as a child as well. I feel the pull of Pa's charisma as much as anyone. But now that I am a mother of small children, struggling in a hard world, I know for a fact that Ma was suffering. My mother lived as close to that sort of life as modern women ever come and, although I loved my childhood in a back-to-the-land family, my mother paid the price. Women simply got it hard. The reviewer who said "Mom, is a drag" or some such, simply is clueless about real life for people who don't have everything. I plan on working this in with my reading of the Little House books to my kids. Ma deserves to be recognized for her struggles, as do all the other women in similar situations.
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RR
5.0 out of 5 stars Wisdom of a child & her dandelion.
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2016
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The story is so sweet, and realistic. Has me looking at my lawn's crop of dandelions just a bit differently too. I appreciate that it's not all 'Westward Ho & we're all happy pioneers.' Showing the morher's mixed feelings, including loneliness, and doesn't discount nor dismiss them.
Instead they're acknowledged and part of the older child taking the time to be thoughtful and working to find a way to share hope and beauty with her mother.
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L.E.O.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good quality book
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2018
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Good quality book, nice artwork. Was a little too mature for the kids we bought it for, but we'll be able to use it later.
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LiloAV
5.0 out of 5 stars Dandelions is a great book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021
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Wonderful picture book for 4th-5th grade historical fiction readers. Illustrations are beautiful, too.
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B. Sandoz
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2018
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This is a good book for teaching about making transitions. It shows a family making a big change and how different family each member adjust at a different pace.
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Honey
5.0 out of 5 stars Love It!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
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Great book, my 3rd graders love it!
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DBL
5.0 out of 5 stars Eve Bunting
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2013
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Great story of our earlier days. History becomes real to young readers. I recommend Eve Bunting to all. These books are great to incorporate into themes in school.
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Angela Lemos
2.0 out of 5 stars Not unique
Reviewed in Brazil on September 4, 2021
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I am a Laura Ingalls fan, so ,everything that remembers her interests me. The story is simple, no emotions. The pictures, illustrations, dont have faces, it seems that the artist didnt finish his work. So, it is a nice book. Just it.
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