Doodled Books has been following the success of Dandylion, Lizzie Finlay's debut picture book which is now long-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2010. It is a truly stunning book with remarkable illustrations throughout. The media have been going wild about this book and already it is well into it's third print run.
Yes first edition first printings are quite difficult to come by as this is such a popular book. Doodled Books has an exclusive scoop of 10 doodled, signed, lined, dated and numbered rare books. These really are a must have for all fans of picture books!
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...an original paperback which must not be overlooked...This will be welcomed in many homes and primary classrooms for its positive take on outrageous behaviour, its simple language and attractive illustrations. The Bookseller
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...sweet, imaginative and appealing. Phil Hewitt Bognor Regis Observer
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It is dangerously early to be speculating about favourites of the year, but Lizzie Finlay's Dandylion is definitely a picture book to recommend to parents, teachers and librarians...Dandylion is a charming and affirming story about diversity, fitting in and feeling special. Lindsey Stainer The Bookseller
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It looks as if things might get out of hand after an unfortunate incident involving felt-tip moustaches, but soon everybody else accepts taht sometimes people are just different - the moral of this gentle and rather charming story. Bury Free Press Series
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Lizzie Finlay's captivating illustrations leap off the page, dancing with excitement and vitality... Dandylion is an inspired creation...a fun story with a serious message about diversity and fitting in. It will make young readers laugh, think and talk. What more can we ask for? Claire Larson Read Plus
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Tackiling the taboo subject of exclusion and labelling in a positive and uplifting way, this is a thought-provoking tale of friendship, diversity and acceptance. Junior
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The immediacy of Lizzie Finlay’s illustrations combine with the carefully chosen tones and hues, and the uplifting message of this book about tolerance and acceptance, to make this book as bright and as sunny as the flower it is named after. Jake Hope The Bookseller
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This lovely picture book by Lizzie Finlay is not only great to look at, it also has a really good message about recognising that every one is special, even if they don’t seem to fit in with the crowd...WHAM loved this story and particularly liked the way that it’s illustrated. Dandylion gets a blooming five out of five for readability from WHAM! CITV Website
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This story of friendship ends in a riot of colour as the children and their teacher learn the importance of accepting people however different they might seem. The Scotsman
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Product Description
When the 'delightfully different, bright yellow and rather scruffy' Dandylion joins Miss Gardener's neat and tidy class, chaos and fun follow. But after one messy incident too many he's told to go home - he just doesn't fit in. It doesn't take long, however, for everyone to realise that too much neatness and order isn't always a good thing and everyone's desperate for Dandylion to return! At last, Dandylion feels like a wildflower in the right place! This is an empowering story about friendship, diversity and finding your place.
From the Back Cover
Dandylion is extraordinary. Dandylion brings a splash of colour into everyone's lives. But, sometimes, Dandylion is a little bit too unusual . . .
Have you met a Dandylion yet?
An empowering story about friendship, diversity and finding your place
About the Author
Lizzie Finlay completed her BA in illustration at Exeter College of Art. This is her first picture book. She has previously illustrated the covers and insides of the successful The Pony Mad Princess series by Diana Kimpton for Usborne (a bestseller, translated into 13 languages), and several titles for the educational market in a different artwork style, including A Tale of Two Wolves and Rosa and Galileo (Flying Foxes).
Product details
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First Edition First Printing
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Paperback: 32 pages
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Publisher: Red Fox (1 Jan 2009)
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Language English
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ISBN-10: 186230596X
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ISBN-13: 978-1862305960
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Product Dimensions: 25.9 x 21.6 x 0.5 cm
