A dandelion seed fell on the soft grass.
‘Tell me,’ said she, ‘just what can I be?’

As a dandelion turns from seed to flower to fluffy puffball,
she wonders what life is all about.

A tender tale of growth and change that’s perfect for bedtime reading.

About the author & illustrator

NICOLA REDDY has worked in publishing for many years. By day, she edits books for readers of all ages, and by night, she loves to share her favourites with her two young kids. Originally from Waterford, she now lives in Dublin. Her first book for The O’Brien Press was Tread Softly: Classic Irish Poems for Children, illustrated by Erin Brown.

RÓISÍN HAHESSY is an award-winning illustrator with over 50 titles to her name. Originally from Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, she is now based in the city of Porto in Portugal with her husband and their cat, in a little yellow house. www.rosha.ie

Say hello!

Email author Nicola Reddy on mydandelionbook@gmail.com or by using the form on this page

For publicity enquiries, please contact Ruth at The O’Brien Press: ruth@obrien.ie