Redouté. The Book of Flowers

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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. Miss Rumphius byBarbara Cooney: Join Miss Rumphius on her journey to make the world more beautiful, as she plants lupine flowers and inspires others to do the same, accompanied by enchanting illustrations. The great thing about Mod Podge is that it seals the tray, so you can use it to convey or hold beverages. 8. 3D Flower Papercrafts

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. You’re going to “color” in the lines with tissue paper, either cut to size or in little pieces, like a mosaic. Flowers (Eye Wonder) byDK: Explore the diversity of flowers with this visually stunning book, filled with vibrant photographs and informative text that introduces children to the world of flowers. 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. Fold the circle along the lines and glue the flaps down. You can add a paper cut-out bow or use a real ribbon to complete the bouquet! 6. Wrapping PaperThe 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. 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. 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. 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. To make 3D flowers, you’ll need to choose an illustration where the entire flower is present – petals and stems.

For the Queen of May or just the Queen of the Day, you can make an adorable crown of flowers using my pictures. 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. 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. Immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of flowers with these interactive children's books. From planting and growing to exploring the diverse world of flowers, these books engage young readers through interactive elements and captivating stories.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. 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. 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. 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