The Book of Wild Wonder

A seasonal journey of wonder through 50+ step-by-step, illustrated activities for kids on how to find and celebrate the wild magic, and real science of wildflowers, herbs, trees, and other plants (ages 5-9).

Discover the wild magic, herbal power, and seasonal stories hidden in the leaves, stems, flowers, seeds, and roots of everyday plants. Search for wildflower secrets from long-ago folklore and learn how to turn flowers, leaves, roots, and buds into nourishing teas, magical elixirs, and soothing balms for both your hands and your heart.

Stir up potions to chase away the winter blues and discover the secret worlds hidden in woodlands and meadows. Meet the little folk who call moss their home and find out which wild animals depend on plants for their food and shelter.

Learn which plants you need in your pocket to enter the fairy realm, how to capture the fresh breath of spring in a jar, and how to create your own Book of Plant Magic.

Experience the folklore, magic, and science of all things green, and meet the creatures big and small, real and imaginary, who love plants as much as you do!

Susie Spikol

is a naturalist at the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, New Hampshire. A lifelong animal lover, Susie now helps people of all ages connect with the natural world. She is the author of The Animal Adventurer's Guide, Forest Magic for Kids, and The Book of Fairies. You can find her at www.susiespikol.com.

Erica Marie Coston

is a Clinical Herbalist and Homeopath with almost a decade of experience and a global client base. Founder of Dog Herbalist, her work bridges herbs, energetics, and the human–animal bond, with features in The Herbal Dog and the Journal of Medicinal Plant Conservation. She is also the creator of the Herbal Fairies and Mushroom Gnomes learning deck for kids. She is a United Plant Savers member and teaches herbalism to adults, families, and children throughout Vermont and online. You can find her at ericamariecoston.com.

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Dimensions 8.8 in H × 6.5 in W

Weight 0.06 lb Wt

ISBN 9781423672586

On Sale Date April 27, 2027

Illustrator Renia Metallinou

Age Range Ages 5–9

Published by Gibbs Smith

"Children already belong to the world of plants. Our work as adults is simply to notice with them, to listen with them, and to make space for the relationships they're already forming."

— Erica Marie Coston