Like a Dandelion
Like a Dandelion by Huy Voun Lee, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2021, is a 32-page work that presents a poetic tribute to the bravery of immigrants and refugees. Inspired by the author’s childhood experience of moving to the United States from Cambodia, the narrative follows a young girl and her mother as they embark on a journey to establish their roots in a new country, symbolized through the imagery of dandelion seeds taking flight.
Readers will find that the text and illustrations work harmoniously to depict the changing seasons and the growth of the dandelion, serving as a metaphor for the resilience of those who seek a new home. The gentle and lyrical prose makes this book suitable for storytime or bedtime reading. Additionally, the edition includes backmatter that provides information on the history and uses of dandelions, enriching the overall experience for young readers interested in social topics and nature.
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Like a Dandelion is a poetic tribute to the bravery of immigrants and refugees, inspired by the author’s childhood experience of moving to the United States from Cambodia.
Like feathery seeds, a young girl and her mother take flight, putting down roots in an adopted country. Soon they blossom in their new home, strong and beautiful among hundreds of others just like them.
Huy Voun Lee’s text is gentle and lyrical, making for an excellent storytime or bedtime read. The story is based on Huy’s own childhood experience of moving to the US as a Cambodian refugee.
Text and art work together to beautifully illustrate the passing of the seasons, and the dandelion’s growth from seed to shoot to blossom is a sunny, poignant metaphor for the resilience of immigrants and refugees.
Includes backmatter information on the history and uses of dandelions.
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