Wildflower Tea

This is a beautiful book, well written and lovely artwork. I loved the story so much, the following year I also gathered wild flowers to dry for tea

I love this book. It's one of those similar to The Giving Tree or the Polar Express that says things without saying them. It would be a great gift for a child.

A quiet story of an old man who collects flowers throughout the spring, summer and fall -- and in the winter makes a tea of the mixture of blossoms he has collected all year. The story is poetically told -- and, like poetry, its meaning is more than its outline.I think this book would be appreciated by anyone who enjoys thinking about life and time and remembering; and I imagine where you are in your life will determine your response. I read this story to a 12 year old girl and she liked it well enough (told me she would give it 4 stars) It is about nature and old age...and although it is only 30 pages long, the story seems to speak mostly for and to someone who has their own perspective of age. (the story is not from the point of view of children) I may be wrong -- Try it on a younger child, and see what s/he thinks! At any rate - it's a beautiful, lyrical story.

This is an inviting story that makes you want to join in the yearlong quest.It is beautifully written with just enough detail to delight the senses without wordy overload.A very satisfying read with lush imaginations possible for all ages.It is one of our family's favorite read-alouds.I will look for more works by this author.Warmly recommended.{{* *}}