About the Book A previously unpublished abecedarian by the author of A hole to dig and The carrot seed in which each letter is represented by a clear-cut command to child readers (butt like a billy goat, sit in the sun and shine). Book Synopsis *** #1 Amazon Bestseller *** ** Four starred reviews ** * A Publishers Weekly Best Childrens Book of 2019 * From Ruth Krauss, the celebrated childrens book author of The Carrot Seed and A Hole Is to Dig , comes this never-before-published book of witty one-liners--brought to life by Geisel Honor-winning artist Sergio Ruzzier. Dance with a leaf. Jump like a raindrop. Sit in the sun and shine. Not since A Hole Is to Dig and Open House for Butterflies have we seen such electric and playful words on a page. This imaginative story from Ruth Krauss--one of the most beloved childrens book authors of all time--and celebrated artist Sergio Ruzzier is a remarkable collaboration that captures the timeless spirit of Krausss signature wit and humor. Paired with Ruzziers irresistible drawings, this story will delight readers of all ages and inspire them to roar like dandelions. A perfect gift for the holidays, Valentines Day, and graduation! An abecedarian catalog of delights. -- Kirkus (starred review) Each page offers its own adventure; taken together, the spreads create an irresistible, deliciously subversive invitation to turn ones back on the tiresome. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) With a nod to the fanciful, this alphabetic listing of activities invites readers imaginations to soar. -- School Library Journal (starred review) Ruzzier creates a visual narrative with reoccurring characters. This small gem will encourage imaginative wordplay and movement. -- Shelf Awareness (starred review) From the Back Cover Dance with a leaf. Jump like a raindrop. Sit in the sun and shine. Not since A Hole Is to Dig and Open House for Butterflies have we seen such electric and playful words on a page. This never-before-published story from Ruth Krauss--one of the most beloved childrens book authors of all time--and celebrated artist Sergio Ruzzier is a remarkable collaboration that captures the timeless spirit of Krausss signature wit and humor. Paired with Ruzziers playful and irresistible drawings, this story will delight readers of all ages and inspire them to roar like dandelions. Review Quotes “This work adroitly bridges the more-than-half-century gap between two accomplished artists...An abecedarian catalog of delights. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Each page offers its own adventure; taken together, the spreads create an irresistible, deliciously subversive invitation to turn ones back on the tiresome. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) With a nod to the fanciful, this alphabetic listing of activities invites readers imaginations to soar. -- School Library Journal (starred review) Ruzziers sweetly subversive sensibility proves to be a felicitous match. For each letter theres a mischievous directive--aimed at anyone whos outgrown tamer alphabetic fare. Fuzziers daffy creatures carry out each nutty order with unabashed flair. -- New York Times Book Review A natural choice for storytime...Inventive and original, Ruzzier pays homage to Krauss as well as Sendak, using a style all his own. -- Booklist It is sublime. -- The Curious Reader Seussical at times, this pastel colored book is sure to spawn some disbelief as much as it provokes laughs... Overall a charming and funny book, ROAR LIKE A DANDELION explores the alphabet in a whole new way. -- YA Books Central “If you are looking for an interactive, movement-based book for storytime, this is your book! -- Reader Pants Wondrously imaginative...An alphabetic catalogue of Krausss quirky, free-spirited, infinitely playfully, subtly profound prescriptions for joy and existential contentment...Page after page, letter by letter, Ruzziers sweet, and stubborn creatures leap and tumble along the lines of Krausss imagination with their joyous, mischievous magic. -- Brain Pickings