Walking the World in Wonder: A Children's Herbal, Ellen Evert Hopman

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Walking the World in Wonder: A Children's Herbal, Ellen Evert Hopman

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Walking the World in Wonder: A Children's Herbal

by Ellen Evert Hopman

Photographs by Steven Foster

Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780892818785

Publisher: Healing Arts Press

Published: 2000

Size: approximately 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Pages: 160

Book Description:

Herbalism: Ages 5-10

Introduce children to the magic of using herbs for healing, cooking, and nature crafts and inspire a lifelong interest in the natural world.

Created especially for children ages five to ten years old, Walking the World in Wonder covers the medicinal and magical uses of sixty-seven common herbs. Each herb playfully introduces itself and talks about its habitat and many uses. With fun, easy-to-follow activities, herbalist and Druid Ellen Evert Hopman teaches children basic herbal skills and invites them to make a sunflower seed mosaic, sew a catnip-filled mouse, and dig for Jerusalem artichoke roots. The book also includes simple recipes that children can use, with adult supervision, to treat minor ailments - peppermint tea to soothe a troubled tummy, or plantain salve to heal a scraped knee. Children gain a sense of self-sufficiency and awe for the earth’s treasures by eating wild nettle greens, sprinkling a sandwich with nasturtium flowers, making strawberry honey, and learning to season food with dill they’ve gathered themselves.

Parents and teachers will appreciate how these earth-centered activities are placed within a broader social and environmental context. Sixty-seven full-colour photographs by award-winning photographer and herbalist Steven Foster enable children, parents, and teachers to identify these herbs during walks and field trips. Walking the World in Wonder gives children a direct and joyous experience of their connection to the natural world and inspires a lifelong interest in their own health and that of the planet.

(Please note that this is a North American book and, therefore, perhaps not all of the plants mentioned will be here in Australia. Please see the Reviews and the Table of Contents, below, for a full list of the plants covered.)

- Sample Pages -

About the Author:

Ellen Evert Hopman has been a teacher of herbalism since 1983 and is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. A member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages, and a former professor at the Grey School of Wizardry, she has presented at schools and workshops across the United States and Europe. A Druidic initiate since 1984, she is a founding member of The Order of the White Oak (Ord Na Darach Gile), a Bard of the Gorsedd of Caer Abiri, and a Druidess of the Druid Clan of Dana. A former vice president of The Henge of Keltria, she is the author of A Druid's Herbal of Sacred Tree Medicine; A Druid’s Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year; Walking the World in Wonder; Being a Pagan; Tree Medicine, Tree Magic; and Priestess of the Forest. She lives in Massachusetts. Visit Ellen Evert Hopman on the web at www.elleneverthopman.com.

Reviews:

"I found the existence of Walking the World in Wonder: A Children’s Herbal a pleasant surprise. It never occurred to me that such a book would exist. I was given the chance to look it over for review and jumped at the offer. I was rewarded with a wonderful book. The back cover says the book is appropriate for children ages 5-10 years old. Although I will readily admit that as a novice to the world of herbalism this book was at about the right speed for me, too.

The book highlights 67 plants, ranging from barberry to witch hazel, conveniently divided up by season. Each plant introduces itself to the reader (such as “I am barberry. I am found in open fields and sometimes in people’s yards.”) and has a large, clear, full color photo of the plant. Each entry clearly describes the plant, provides details as to harvesting, and examples of traditional uses of the plant in herbalism.

All that was awesome, but what really impressed me was that Hopman offers advice to parents and teachers as how they can utilize Walking the World in Wonder as a fun, educational tool. Hopman discusses safety, “green etiquette”, and provides a checklist of all the plants so as children find them they can check them off the list. I can’t wait until spring when I can give Walking the World in Wonder to a special little girl in my life." - The Magical Buffet

"This is definitely a must have book for any family who does herbal medicine - Pagan or not! I was so excited to see the Wheel of the Year described. Each description is in very easy to read language for the children, yet offers valuable information. Plainly put, the author trusts the children's intelligence, and doesn't dumb it down for them. Many simple recipes for remedies and treats are included in the descriptions, as well as lore. My only problem with this book is that there aren't more pictures of each plant in various stages. Some of the pictures offer only a flowering shot of the arial parts. Still, with a parent's help the children will have no problem seeing that they are indeed the plants from the book. The pictures offered are full page beautiful shots. So, it's not really much of a complaint- more of a suggestion in case there are any future editions. :) BUY THIS BOOK!" - Customer Review (from Amazon)

"Not only is this book beautiful, my kids love it! That is the whole point of the book, introducing children to herbs. Beginning with a few pages of information for parents, the book is laid out to make finding and gathering herbs fun! What a wonderful concept. Kids ages 5-10 and their parents will find Walking The World In Wonder an inviting survey of the medicinal and magical uses of over sixty common herbs. Each herb introduces itself and talks about its uses, with activities reinforcing the lessons on basic herbal skills, along with simple recipes kids can use." - Herb Network

"This book is a delight for children of ALL age! For those just exploring the magical world of nature, to those young at heart. The beautiful photography and illustrations along with the wondrous style of writing is enchanting. This is a marvelous addition to any library, full of information from the practical and medicinal uses of herbs to a beautiful introduction to the wheel of the year and cycles of nature, with glimpses into ancient folklore of various cultures." - Anne Marie Bouchard (from Amazon)

"Perfect first Herbal for a Child. The author begins with some good information on practices of collecting, use and identification, and then proceeds with a nice introduction to the Wheel of the Year complete with the popular festival names (Samhain, Yule, etc.)

My kids (boys, ages 5 and 8) love the full-color illustrations of easy-to-find herbs. This is truly written to be used by a child (though adults will find it enchanting as well) which is exactly what I needed. I have plenty of my own adult versions of herbals and wanted something that my children could call their own and use on their own.

An interesting twist is the organization of the herbs. The herbs are grouped into four seasons, the season they would most commonly be found, and the chapters begin with Autumn, the start of the Wheel of the Year. Living in Florida, we are less likely to be finding that exactly useful; but we do enjoy seeing how they are usually found in the more northern areas of the nation and will enjoy that feature on our travels to visit family." - Garden Kitty (from Amazon)

"Presented by season with beautiful photos of herbs in each season - the pics alone make this a great field companion for those who love to take nature walks. Also has projects such as making teas, treats, salves." - Shannon (from Good Reads)

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Table of Contents A Note to Parents and Teachers Introduction The Wheel of the Year Autumn: Barberry, Burdock, Fennel, Juniper, Oak, Partridgeberry, Walnut, Wintergreen Winter: Bayberry, Holly, Mistletoe, Pine Spring: Birch, Chives, Curled Dock, Dandelion, Ferns, Hawthorn Tree, Hemlock Tree, Horsetail, Lamb's-quarters, Maple Tree, Milkweed, Plantain, Pokeweed, Stinging Nettle, Wild Strawberry, Trillium, Violet, Yarrow Summer: Basil, Bee Balm, Blueberry, Calendula, Wild Carrot, Catnip, Chamomile, Cinquefoil, Club Moss, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Daisy, Daylily, Dill, Echinacea, Elderberry, Ginger, Goldenrod, Jerusalem Artichoke, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Marjoram, Mint, Nasturtium, Parsley, Poplar, Purslane, Raspberry, Red Clover, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Staghorn Sumac, Sunflower, Thyme, Willow, Witch Hazel Epilogue Bibliography Resources