The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush byTomie dePaola: Tomie dePaola shares a legend of the Native American Plains tribes about a young boy with a special talent for painting. With his signature illustrations, dePaola brings this enchanting tale to life. The Book of Wild Flowers byNeil Fletcher: Discover the beauty of wildflowers with this informative guidebook, featuring stunning illustrations and descriptions of various species found in different habitats. The Secret Garden byFrances Hodgson Burnett: Discover a hidden garden filled with mystery and magic as a young girl named Mary transforms a neglected space into a vibrant sanctuary, teaching the power of nature's healing and renewal. You can then use the flowers you like – mounted on construction paper, for example, to make a pretty picture. 7. Paper Bouquets

For the Queen of May or just the Queen of the Day, you can make an adorable crown of flowers using my pictures. Now your child has a beautiful crown of flowers to wear with a beautiful floral dress! 4. Flowerpots You’re going to “color” in the lines with tissue paper, either cut to size or in little pieces, like a mosaic. You’re going to cut out the tendrils and make a loop with them, securing at the ends that are big enough to fit around your child’s head.To make 3D flowers, you’ll need to choose an illustration where the entire flower is present – petals and stems. Next, you’re going to Mod Podge the cut-outs to the tray, placing them however you like – centered in the middle, for example, or off to one side. Hold the circle so that the triangle’s tip is face down and glue the flowers into place so that the petals will poke out from the bouquet. Immerse children in the enchanting world of flowers with these story-based children's books. Through engaging narratives and captivating illustrations, these books celebrate the beauty of flowers and explore themes of growth, friendship, and resilience. The Flower Alphabet Book byJerry Pallotta, Leslie Evans: Discover the alphabet through a wide variety of flowers, engaging readers with vibrant illustrations and interesting facts about each flower.

Reading about flowers can be an enlightening experience for children. Books about flowers can introduce kids to the cycle of life, science, and the joy of gardening in a fun and engaging way. Not only do these books offer young readers a wealth of knowledge about different types of flowers and how they grow, but they also stimulate children's curiosity. By igniting this sense of wonder, these books encourage exploration, foster a love for nature, and, importantly, make learning feel like play. Such an introduction can cultivate a lifelong interest in biology, botany, and environmental stewardship. The Tiny Seed byEric Carle: Explore the journey of a tiny seed as it travels through the seasons, encounters obstacles, and eventually grows into a beautiful flower in this simple and educational story about plant life. Nurture a love for plants and nature with these beginner's guide books for young botanists. Through informative texts and captivating illustrations, these books introduce children to the fascinating world of plants and inspire curiosity about the natural world. Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms byJulia Rawlinson: Join Fletcher, a curious little fox, as he discovers that spring has arrived and watches as the trees begin to bloom with colorful blossoms. Cut out the flower after you’re done filling it in, poke a hole in the top, and loop some string through to hang it with. 2. Yarn FlowersNext, you’ll print out and color in six flowers (they can be all the same or different), then cut those out, leaving off the stems if they have any. You could even take the illustration of your choice, copy/paste it into a word processor document, resize it so that it’s much smaller, and then copy/paste it into a pattern. 5. Flower Crowns

Flower Garden byEve Bunting: Follow a young girl and her father as they create a beautiful flower garden in their urban surroundings, highlighting the joy and magic of gardening. A Seed Is Sleepy bySylvia Long, Dianna Aston: Explore the magical world of seeds and their incredible journey from dormancy to sprouting and blooming, accompanied by breathtaking illustrations and lyrical text. You’ll print out the flowers you want to use, carefully color them in with fine markers or colored pencils, and then cut them out. Chrysanthemum byKevin Henkes: Follow Chrysanthemum, a young mouse with a unique name, as she learns to embrace her individuality and overcome teasing from her classmates. For this craft, you’ll need small terracotta flowerpots, as well as green crafting foam that you’ll cut down to fit inside the pots.

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Then, you’ll print out three flowers – it’s okay if they don’t have stems because you’re going to make some! – color them in and cut them out.

For a cute activity that will work with your kids’ hand/eye coordination, take one of my simpler flower drawings and, using a Sharpie, draw in equally spaced dots along the outline. Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World byJulia Rothman: Embark on a visual journey through the natural world, discovering plants, animals, and the intricate details of nature through engaging illustrations, informative text, and creative activities. The Story of the Root Children bySibylle von Olfers: Delve into the enchanting world of the root children and their connection to the changing seasons and blooming flowers, featuring detailed illustrations and a gentle storyline.

Flowers (First Discovery Books) byGallimard Jeunesse, Sylvaine Peyrols: Embark on a visual journey into the world of flowers, with interactive elements that engage young readers and encourage exploration of plant anatomy and characteristics. Then, taking a piece of construction paper, carefully draw and cut out a circle that is big enough to enfold all the flowers. Draw a triangle in the circle so that all three points touch the circle. To do this, you’ll need green construction paper, onto which you draw, starting about an inch up from the bottom, tendrils of grass.