This language of flowers book contains original floral art, classic floral poems and texts, and extensive floral dictionaries. Twenty-eight colour Literary Calligraphy paintings by popular artist Susan Loy are included. Each painting incorporates flowers and hand-lettered poems or texts expressing meanings related to love, nature, peace, serenity, friendship, and many more. Each illustration is accompanied by text relating to that flower's origin, name, cultivation, and habitat. Two floral dictionaries (2,900 entries) present an Language of Flowers by flower and by sentiment. Eight poems describe the language of flowers. Appendix includes dictionaries from twelve American, three British, and one French, Victorian-era language of flowers' books.

Roses are red, Violets are blue... And they're only two of the flowers in this book of bright colors and delightful information. Young readers will be fascinated to find out what flower can be used to make a doll, which flower flavors tea, and which flower farmers feed to chickens. Author Jerry Pallotta and illustrator Leslie Evans have collaborated to produce a stunning bouquet of words and pictures about the world of flowers–one of nature's most beautiful gifts.

Describes a variety of flowers from A-Z, beginning with the amaryllis and concluding with the zinnia.

Angels have been many things to many people throughout the centuries–emissaries of the divine, harbingers of holy wrath, symbols of enduring beauty and great power ... In this book, with Angela Sasser's graceful artwork guiding the way, you'll discover how to bring to life your own divine visions. Beginning with the basics and progressing through 20+ step-by-step demonstrations, you'll learn how to: • Combine the ethereal luminosity of watercolor with the subtle textures and striking contrasts of colored pencil and ink. • Depict realistic anatomy, including bodies, faces, hands and wings. • Suggest character and mood with accessories like clothing, weaponry, halos and tattoos. • Create the perfect backdrops, including clouds, flowers, stone and stained glass. Bring it all together in 8 full-length painting demonstrations, from butterfly guardians and romantic muses to demon slayers and the Archangel of Death. Or follow your own inspirations to create angels unbound by convention and reflective of your personal spirit.

From the aster to the zinnia, Mrs. Peanuckle introduces very young children to 26 types of flowers from across the globe. For each one, she offers a single defining characteristic, some of them very surprising. Did you know that there are twice as many orchid species as bird species? It's true! Do flowers taste good? Birds, bees, and butterflies sure think so! You'll even find flowers in certain teas. With bold, colorful pages, strong graphic art, and exciting design, these flowers are certain to be remembered by the children and adults who share this book. Mrs. Peanuckle’s Flower Alphabet is the third title in a series of board books celebrating the joy of nature at home and in the backyard, from fresh fruits and vegetables to birds, bugs, and trees.