Die Autorin schöpft Inspiration aus der Wildnis von Nord-Minnesota, wo sie in der Nähe der kanadischen Grenze aufwuchs. Ihre lebenslange Entscheidung, in der Nähe der Natur zu leben, spiegelt sich in ihrem Schreiben wider. Durch ihre Werke erforscht die Autorin die tiefe Verbindung zwischen Mensch und Natur. Ihre Geschichten sind erfüllt von Liebe zur Natur und zum Familienleben.
The book features fourteen diverse North American plants, including weeping willow, cedar, cattail, and poison ivy. Each plant is introduced through a charming poem, accompanied by a nature note that highlights its unique characteristics. This engaging approach combines poetry and education, making it a delightful exploration of the natural world for children.
When community members work together with trucks and ships to clean up the town's riverfront, an artist and her child hammer, chisel, weld and zap the found materials into something beautiful. Young makers will find inspiration in the playful, rhyming text and mixed media illustrations, while endnotes provide recycled-art activity ideas.