Sharon Lovejoy was een levenslange naturaliste, auteur en illustrator wier passie voor de natuurlijke wereld verwondering opwekte bij zowel kinderen als volwassenen. Door haar artistieke opleiding te combineren met een diepe liefde voor botanie en natuurwetenschappen, vertaalde ze meesterlijk de complexiteit van de plantenwereld naar toegankelijke en boeiende verhalen. Haar unieke aanpak nodigt lezers uit om de schoonheid en wijsheid van de natuur te ontdekken door middel van meeslepende proza en suggestieve beelden. Met haar uitgebreide werk benadrukt Lovejoy consequent de diepe verbinding tussen de mensheid en het milieu, en pleit ze voor de waardering en het behoud ervan.
The enchanting illustrations and playful rhymes invite young readers to explore a whimsical island inhabited by unique creatures, such as the little beige bat and the scarlet newt in a yellow boot. Sharon Lovejoy combines her talents as an illustrator and naturalist to create a charming narrative that celebrates the beauty of nature and the diverse wildlife that resides on her island, making it an engaging read for children.
Pizza Patches & Bean Tunnels: Kids' Garden Projects to Cultivate Wonder Here are 12 spirited, easy-to-implement ideas for theme gardens that parents and kids can grow together, connecting children to nature through gardening. Each project includes a plan and the planting recipe--as well as a "Discovery Walk," activities and crafts to make with what you grow. And each is illustrated with author Sharon Lovejoy's lyrical watercolors. There's the Pizza Patch, a giant-size wheel garden planted in "slices" of tomatoes, zucchini, oregano, and basil. A Flowery Maze to get lost in. A Moon Garden of night-blooming flowers, including a moonflower tent. And Mother Nature's Medicine Chest. Discovery Walks teach kids how the gardens work, and a chapter on gardening basics includes a child-friendly 10-Minute Plan for planting and maintenance, plus a list of the top 20 plants guaranteed to make gardeners out of kids.
Focusing on the wonders of the natural world, this collection features essays and illustrations celebrating the joys of a country garden. Sharon Lovejoy explores the beauty of local wildlife like hummingbirds and dragonflies while providing insights into traditional plant care. Her blend of informative and witty prose invites readers to appreciate the simple pleasures found just outside their doors.
"Journey of an abused twelve-year-old white girl and an escaped slave girl who run away together and form a bond of friendship while seeking freedom"-- Provided by publisher