La autora se inspira en la naturaleza salvaje del norte de Minnesota, donde creció cerca de la frontera con Canadá. Su elección de vida de estar cerca de la naturaleza se refleja en su escritura. A través de sus obras, la autora explora la profunda conexión entre la humanidad y el mundo natural. Sus historias están llenas de amor por la naturaleza y la vida familiar.
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.