Review of Roar Like A Dandelion by Ruth Krauss and Illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier

“Dandelions, like all things in nature are beautiful when you take the time to pay attention to them.”― June Stoyer

The Author: Ruth Krauss will always be remembered as one of the most celebrated award-winning children book authors. It is an honor to be reviewing a story written by her. The Carrot Seed is a favorite of mine to read to my PreK students, especially when we are learning about seeds and gardens.  I also love Harold and the Purple Crayon, which was written by her award-winning author husband, Crockett Johnson.




After reading Roar Like A Dandelion..: In Roar Like A Dandelion, Krauss uses her cheerful and adventurous charm to give young readers a glimpse of a world where words dance on the tip of a reader's tongue, truly poetic. I love how Krauss uses descriptive words to intrigue a young listener. The artist Sergio Ruzzier executes colorful drawings that demonstrate an imaginary world that is inviting to all ages. His colorful talent gives a wonderful feel to the rhythm of the book. Did you know that the common name for a dandelion translates to dentde-lion? In French, it translates to "the lion's tooth".

What the title means to me?: When I think of lions, I think of the two words pride and courage. Can a Dandelion actually Roar Like a Lion? Yes, it can. The imaginary world gives us the courage to embrace every roar that is inside of us. The story, Roar Like A Dandelion does not only help us in the midst of our imagination, but it helps us to embark on our greatest assignment, facing this scary world. We should try to be the best version of ourselves, even if makes us feel uncomfortable. We should always keep the roaring alive, even if we feel like an innocent dandelion in an open field.

   
(Opinions expressed are solely my own)