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Dandelion

by Don Freeman · 1964

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Dandelionthe lion feels he should look snazzy for a party, so he opts for the latest in fashion: a curled mane, a spiffy new sport coat, and a hat with a cane.

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When Dandelion arrives the hostess doesn't recognize her friend, and closes the door in his face! After a storm reduces Dandelion to his former scruffy self, he is welcomed to the party, and everyone, including Dandelion, laughs when they realize that he was that silly looking dandy.

Themes
animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thiscatscatsMore like thisLess of thischildhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thisfriendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1960s1960sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 48 pages

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