Beautiful flower illustrations complement Burgess's storytelling to teach children about the world of flowers. Burgess was a naturalist with a deep desire to share the beauty of nature with young children. As a child, I enjoyed his stories and the ways they encouraged me to really see flowers, animals, and birds.
Paperback, 274 pages.
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In this charming nature book author Thornton Burgess introduces a variety of North American flower species in colorful detail. This edition features all the full color images from the original to help you and your young ones identify those found in your neighborhood. Told in storybook fashion, this is suitable for both reading aloud and reading silently.
This edition is complete and includes all color images from the original.