Herbal Adventures: Backyard Excursions and Kitchen Creations for Kids and Their Families

Wolf, founder of botanical skin care company LüSa Organics, offers an enriching collection of plant-based recipes, skin treatments, and craft projects. The featured plants and herbs are chickweed, nettle, elderberry, dandelion, catnip, yarrow, bee balm, plantain, mullein, and white pine. The subjects welcome readers: “Hello! I’m delighted to meet you, new friend. My name is Monarda—or wild bee balm.” Among the food recipes are dandelion fritters and chickweed pesto; treatments include yarrow leaf oil for skin abrasions and a “woodland Soak and Steam” for decongestion; project ideas range from apothecary jars to a wood plant press. Wolf advocates for personal reflection and healthy living. Ages 8–12. (Oct.)