The Dandelion Friends
Meet the Friends
WHAT IS THE DANDELION FRIENDS?
The Dandelion Friends is a children’s book and plush companion series created to help children navigate grief, emotions, healing, and life’s difficult moments with comfort, hope, and understanding. Through gentle stories, lovable characters, and meaningful adventures, children learn:
- It’s okay to feel big emotions.
- They are not alone
- Love never leaves
- Healing takes time
- Kindness, courage, and hope can grow even after loss
Inspired by real love, loss, and healing, the Dandelion Friends universe is designed to provide safe, comforting spaces for children and families through books, plush companions, mindfulness activities, educational resources, and social-emotional learning experiences.
Kerri the Dandelion
who discovers that love and hope can grow together.
DJ the Bumblebee
who reminds us that even the smallest light can shine brightly.
Quinn the Mushroom
who teaches us how to feel safe and calm when the world feels too big.
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Betty the Butterfly
who shows us that change can be gentle… and beautiful.
The Adventures Begin
About The Dandelion Garden Series
HOW IT HELPS CHILDREN
Each story introduces a character who experiences emotions children may not yet have words for. The Dandelion Friends helps children:
- Express feelings safely
- Understand grief gently
- Build emotional connection
- Feel seen and supported
PROGRAM & SUPPORT
Used in:
- Grief support programs
- Schools & youth groups
- Bereavement boxes
- Community outreach
Comfort You Can Hold
Our Dandelion Plushie Collection
The heart of The Dandelion Friends begins with a simple, meaningful symbol — the dandelion.
Often seen as just a weed, the dandelion is actually a powerful reminder of resilience, hope, and the beauty that can grow in unexpected places. When its seeds take to the wind, they carry wishes, love, and memories — traveling farther than we can see, yet always landing exactly where they are meant to be.
Our dandelion plushie was created from love and remembrance, inspired by Kerri’s original drawing. It serves as a soft, comforting companion — something to hold onto during moments when words are hard to find.
But the dandelion is just the beginning.
Each of the four main characters in The Dandelion Friends series will have their own special plushie, thoughtfully designed to reflect their unique personality, story, and message. Together, they create a collection of comforting friends — each one representing different emotions, experiences, and parts of the healing journey.
Whether it’s for a child, a caregiver, or someone navigating grief, these plushies are more than toys — they are tangible reminders that:
💛 You are not alone
💛 Your feelings matter
💛 Love continues to grow
As the collection grows, so does the garden — filled with friends who are always there to bring comfort, connection, and hope.
THE DANDELION FRIENDS SCHOOL PROGRAM
A 4–6 week guided program designed to help children understand grief, express emotions, and feel supported through storytelling and connection.
Looking for school(s) to participate in our pilot program coming for the 2026-2027 school! year!
More adventures are already taking root…
The world of the Dandelion Friends is continuing to bloom!
What began as a gentle story series is growing into an expanding universe of books, wellness resources, educational tools, and healing-centered programs designed to support children and families emotionally, socially, and creatively.
Featured Adventures & Programs
Gentle Garden Gathering: Gentle Poses for Brave Little Hearts
Our yoga and mindfulness storybook follows Kerri and her friends as they practice calming poses, breathing exercises, and peaceful moments together in the Garden of H.O.P.E. Designed especially for young children, this book encourages emotional wellness, movement, and self-regulation in a soft, comforting way.
The Dandelion Friends Learning Series
Dandelion Friends Curriculum (Coming Soon!)
An expanding educational curriculum is currently in development to accompany the Dandelion Friends series. Inspired by early childhood education and social-emotional learning, the curriculum will include:
- Literacy activities
- Emotional learning lessons
- Mindfulness & breathing exercises
- Nature and science connections
- Fine motor and sensory activities
- Seasonal and themed learning units
- Printable classroom resources and calm corner materials
Perfect for classrooms, homeschool families, counseling programs, and support groups.
Expanding the Dandelion Universe
The world of the Dandelion Friends continues to grow! Future adventures will introduce new characters, habitats, emotions, holidays, faith-based themes, and educational series designed to help children feel seen, safe, brave, and loved.
From the Garden of H.O.P.E. to Wind Adventures and beyond, each story plants seeds of healing, imagination, resilience, and community.
Stay tuned as the Dandelion Universe blossoms into books, educational resources, wellness tools, school programs, and interactive learning experiences for children and families everywhere.