Ode to the Dandelion brings a refreshing perspective to the humble dandelion through a whimsical journey into the many uses of the dandelion. The book helps readers shift perspectives by examining dandelion's role in the ecosystem, its history, and reasons for its prevalence. Further, this book describes dandelion's strengths as a plant ally rather than a nuisance weed, providing readers with information on safe and ethical harvesting of dandelion and recipes for making herbal medicine, food, wine, and plant dyes. This book asks us to re-see our relationship with the dandelion in a multitude of ways. Enter the world of the sunny, magical dandelion and learn what we can gain by cultivating this plant in our lives!

The Teeth of the Lion tells the story of the common dandelion, that remarkably widespread plant that is known, for better or worse, by just about everybody. Through a series of short essays, written in accessible language and a thoroughly engaging style, Anita Sanchez takes the reader on a journey through the natural history of the dandelion and its long association with humans. Joan Jobson s illustrations add important details and subtle accents that enhance this journey. Well adapted ecologically to spread into and thrive within disturbed sites -- such as the lawns, playgrounds, roadsides, and parking lots in which they are most often encountered today, and viewed as weeds -- dandelions also have had a lengthy, welcomed association with humans as medicine, food, and objects of ritual, magic, and folklore. The Teeth of the Lion will be a source of enjoyable, fascinating, memorable information of interest to all users. It will provide naturalists, wildflower enthusiasts, gardeners, interpreters, teachers, landscapers, and homeowners a better understanding of one of the most common, well-known, and perhaps underappreciated plants to be found anywhere.

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The book of verse that gave poet Edward Steinhardt a Pulitzer Prize in Poetry nomination. Richard Wilbur said of Dandelion Dreams that "Edward Steinhardt's poems move in a characteristic exploratory way, through scenes large or small, through relationships. They are highly readable--talkative, sympathetic, humane--and it is a pleasure to follow their course." Mr. Wilbur also said the poems are "precisely evocative."Robert Creeley said, "These poems are fact of an enduring human attention to what values and feelings are still possible in our world. They are pledge and record, testament and persuasive story, of a real life in a real time and place. Edward Steinhardt has learned his art with great determination and humility. His generous authority is clear in every page."

"Hymn of the Dandelion" tells tales of tragedy, romance, sin, and perishment galore. Serving to honor her name, this book will know to honor its own as its lores stand proudly in their moral words. "Hymn of the Dandelion" tells tales that wept, slept, and remained content in Judy's mind, and to her readers it shall comply with its ways.

From Ruth Krauss, the celebrated children’s book author of The Carrot Seed and A Hole Is to Dig, comes this never-before-published book of witty one-liners—brought to life by Geisel Honor-winning artist Sergio Ruzzier. Dance with a leaf. Jump like a raindrop. Sit in the sun and shine. Not since A Hole Is to Dig and Open House for Butterflies have we seen such electric and playful words on a page. This imaginative story from Ruth Krauss—one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time—and celebrated artist Sergio Ruzzier is a remarkable collaboration that captures the timeless spirit of Krauss’s signature wit and humor. Paired with Ruzzier’s irresistible drawings, this story will delight readers of all ages and inspire them to roar like dandelions. A perfect gift for the holidays, Valentine’s Day, and graduation!