Dottie and the Dandelions: A FREE Short Story
By Jeremy Jensen
Dottie and the Dandelions is a heartwarming story that celebrates kindness, self-acceptance, and the power of seeing beauty in unexpected places. In a world where others see dandelions as nothing more than weeds, a kind-hearted little girl named Dottie sees them as "suns on a stem." When she learns that her beloved yellow flowers are in danger, Dottie embarks on a gentle mission to rescue them, one dandelion at a time. This story, told in a charming rhyme, teaches children the invaluable lesson of looking beyond the ordinary and cherishing what makes each of us unique and beautiful.
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"Dottie and the Dandelions" is a charming, rhyming story about a kind-hearted little girl named Dottie who adores dandelions, seeing them as "suns on a stem." The conflict arises when she discovers that others see the beautiful flowers as a nuisance and want to get rid of them. Determined to save her beloved dandelions from being cut or sprayed, Dottie embarks on a gentle mission to dig up each one with care and give them a safe new home in pots across her porch and yard. Through her actions, Dottie teaches a powerful lesson about kindness, compassion, and the importance of seeing the beauty in what others might overlook.
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"Dottie and the Dandelions" is a charming, original poem with a total word count of 188 words. It is crafted in a memorable, playful rhyming scheme that makes it perfect for reading aloud to young children. This short story is presented as a downloadable two-page PDF, ensuring a simple and accessible reading experience on any device.
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In a garden green, where sunbeams played, Lived Dottie, a girl, not at all afraid.
She loved yellow flowers, so bright and so bold, The dandelions' story, she loved to be told. But some folks saw weeds, a most dreadful sight, And reached for their cutters with all of their might. Or worse, a chemical, a spray so unkind, To leave not a dandelion, no one to find.