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Books and More

The following is a list that I’ve compiled of books, card decks, games, posters and anything else that focuses on herbal learning and is kid friendly. I’ll add to it as I come across more! If you have any suggestions, send them to info AT herbalroots zine DOT com so I can add them! Please note, I do NOT sell these or have these available, they are just a list of resources that are OUT THERE for you and your children to explore. If you would like to support Herbal Roots zine through your purchases of these books, you can shop through our Amazon Associates store. Please note that not all resources listed below are available through Amazon’s website.
- Trees of the Northeast Coloring Book by Stefen Bernath
- Common Weeds Coloring Book by Stefen Bernath
- Garden Flowers Coloring Book by Stefen Bernath
- Herbs Coloring Book by Stefen Bernath
- The Cactus Coloring Book by Stefen Bernath
- House Plants Coloring Book by Stefen Bernath
- Favorite Wildflowers Coloring Book by Ilil Arbel
- Medicinal Plants Coloring Book by Ilil Arbel
- American Wild Flowers Coloring Book by Paul E. Kennedy
- Medicinal Plants of North America: A Flora Delaterre Coloring Book by Bethy Judy
- The Botany Coloring Book by Paul Young
Mushrooms of the World Coloring Book by Jeannette Bowers - A Field Guide to Forests Coloring Book by Roger Tory Peterson, John Kricher and Sara Bennett
- A Field Guide to Tropical Forests Coloring Book by John C. Kricher
- Floral Alphabet Coloring Book by Leslie Tillett
- Garden Flowers Alphabet Coloring Book by Ruth Soffer
- Garden Fairy Alphabet Coloring Book by Darcy May
- Flower Fairies Alphabet Coloring Book by Cicely Mary Barker
- Wild Foods and Animals Coloring Book by Linda Runyon
- The Herbaceous Human by Philippe Grenade XIV and Anne Grenade
Other Kids’ Herbal Curriculum:
- An Herbal Summer: Exploring the World of Herbs with Young Children by Tonya Lemos
- Herb Fairies by Learningherbs.com
- Herb Fairies Book One – Stellaria’s Big Find by Kimberly Gallagher
- Herb Fairies Book Two – Secrets in the Scotch Broom by Kimberly Gallagher
- Herb Fairies Book Three – A Fairy Festival Surprise by Kimberly Gallagher
- Herb Fairies Book Four – Treasure by Hopping Frog Pond by Kimberly Gallagher
- Herb Fairies Book Five – The Secret Trail by Kimberly Gallagher
- Herb Fairies Book Six – Cally’s Summer Extravaganza by Kimberly Gallagher
- Herb Fairies Book Seven – Through the Mists by Kimberly Gallagher
- Herb Fairies Book Eight – The Heart of Dwarf Mountain by Kimberly Gallagher
- Herb Fairies Book Nine – A Magical Ride by Kimberly Gallagher
- Herb Fairies Book Ten – The Root of Kindness by Kimberly Gallagher
- Herb Fairies Book Eleven – Fireside Stories by Kimberly Gallagher
- Herb Fairies Book Twelve – Zeylani’s Tropical Oasis by Kimberly Gallagher
- Herb Fairies Book Thirteen – Healing the Heart of the Forest by Kimberly Gallagher
Childrens’ Herbals (C) and Kid-Friendly (A) Herbals:
- A Kid’s Herb Book for Children of All Ages by Lesley Tierra (C)
- Walking the World in Wonder: A Children’s Herbal by Ellen Evert Hopman (C)
- Herbal Adventures: Backyard Excursions and Kitchen Creations for Kids and Their Families by Ralf Wolf (C)
- Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide by Rosemary Gladstar (A)
- Healing Plants of the Rocky Mountains by Darcy Williamson (A)
- Opening Our Wild Hearts to the Healing Herbs by Gail Faith Edwards (A)
- Making Plant Medicine by Richo Cech (A)
- Plantworks by Karen Shanberg and Stan Tekiela (C)
- The Mary Frances First Aid Book 100th Anniversary Edition: A Children’s Story-Instruction (C)
- First Aid Book with Home Remedies plus Bonus Patterns for Child’s Nurse Cap and Apron by Jane Eayre Fryer (C)
- Traveller’s Joy by Beshlie (C)
- Herbs. An ABC Rhyme and Picture Book by Tamara Gondre Lawrence, ND (C)
Botany and Field Identification Books:
- Winter Weed Finder: A Guide to Dry Plants in Winter by Dorcas S. Miller
- Shanleya’s Quest: A Bontay Adventure For Kids Ages 9 to 99 (book and card deck) by Thomas J. Elpel
- Shanleya’s Quest 2: Botany Adventure at the Fallen Tree by Thomas J. Elpel
- The Botany Coloring Book by Paul Young
- Plants (DK Visual Dictionaries by DK Publishing
- Planting the Wild Garden
- Sunflower House by Eve Bunting
- Tell Me, Tree: All About Trees for Kids by Gail Gibbons
- The Tree Book for Kids and Their Grown-ups by Gina Ingoglia
- Fungi by Judy Wearing
Wild Food Books:
- The Children’s Forest by Dawn Casey, Anna Richardson, and Helen d”Ascoli
- Foraging with Kids by Adele Nozedar
- Fiddleheads and Mustard Blossoms by Catherine Derevitzky
- Lobster Pots and Searocket Sandwiches by Catherine Derevitzky
- Wild Edibles: Nature Stories for Children by Mary Hamilton
- The Wild & Weedy Apothecary: A – Z Book of Herbal Concotions, Recipes & Remedies, Practical Know-how & Food for the Soul by Doreen Shababy
- Milkweed and Winkles: A Wild Child’s Cookbook by Elizabeth McKey Hulbert
- Acorn Pancakes, Dandelion Salad, and 38 Other Wild Recipes by Jean Craighead George
- Wild, Wild Cookbook by Jean Craighead George
- Wild Foods : A Beginner’s Guide to Identifying, Harvesting and Cooking Safe and Tasty Plants from the Outdoors by Laurence Pringle
- Wild Foods for Every Table compiled by Tina Sams
- The Dandelion Celebration: A Guide to Unexpected Cuisine by Peter A. Gail
- Delightfully Delicious Daylily: Recipes and More by Peter A. Gail
- Foraging & Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cook Book by Dina Falconi
- Lessons from Mother Earth by Elaine McLeod
Miscellaneous Books Fiction and Non-Fiction:
- My Grandfather is a Magician by Ifeoma Onyefulu
- Honeysuckle Sipping: The Plant Lore of Childhood by Jeanne R. Chesanow
- From the Earth to Beyond the Sky: Native American Medicine by Evelyn Wolfson
- Keepers of Life: Discovering Plants Through Native American Stories and Earth Activities for Children by Michael J. Caduto
- Wildflower Tea by Ethel Pochocki and Roger Essley
- The Shaman’s Apprentice : A Tale of The Amazon Rain Forest by Lynne Cherry and Mark Plotkin
- North American Indian Medicine People by Karen Liptak
- American Indian Healing Arts: Herbs, Rituals, and Remedies for Every Season of Life by E. Barrie Kavasch
- The Cherokee Herbal: Native Plant Medicine from the Four Directions by J. T. Garrett
- Mysteries of the Rain Forest : 20th Century Medicine Man adapted by Elaine Pascoe
- The Legend of the Cranberry: A Paleo-Indian Tale by Ellin Greene
- Catnip by Millicent E. Selsam
- The Amazing Dandelion by Millicent E. Selsam
- The Dandelion Seed by Joseph Anthony
- The Dandelion Seed’s Big Dream by Joseph Anthony
- Mimosa, the Sensitive Plant by Millicent E. Selsam
- I’m a Medicine Woman Too! by Jesse Wolf Hardin
- The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush by Tomie dePaola
- The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola
- The Legend of the Bluebonnet by Tomie dePaola
- The Legend of the Lady’s Slipper by Kathy-jo Wargin
- The Herbalist of Yarrow: A Fairy Tale of Plant Wisdom by Shatoiya de la Tour
- Song of the Seven Herbs by Walking Night Bear and Stan Padilla
- Little Green Hiking Hood by Nina Judith Katz
- Yana Listens by Nina Judith Katz
Isabella’s Peppermint Flowers by Susan Leopold - Welcome Weeds! A Beginner’s Guide to the Wild Garden by Kimberly Eve
- Bloomin’ Tales: Seven Favorite Wildflower Legends by Cherie Foster Colburn
- Mountain Wildflower for Young Explorers: An A to Z Guide by Sharon Lamar
- Fiddleheads to Fir Trees: Leaves in All Seasons by Joanne Linden
- The Flowers’ Festival by Elsa Beskow
- Wise Child by Monica Furlong
- Juniper by Monica Furlong
- Colman by Monica Furlong
- My Side of the Mountain Trilogy by Jean Craighead George
- Pocket Guide to the Outdoors: Based on My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
- Herbal Pearls: Traditional Chinese Folk Wisdom by Miao Wen-Wei
- The Faeries’ Guide to Green Magick from the Garden by Jamie Wood and Lisa Steinke
- Falling In by Frances O’Roark Dowell
- Rosy’s Garden: A Child’s Keepsake of Flowers by Elizabeth Laird
- The Dandelion’s Cousin by Gertrude Teutsch (about Sow Thistle)
- The Complete Tales of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
- Janna Mysteries* by Felicity Pulman (homeschoolers and teachers, be sure to check out her teaching guide on her website):
Rosemary for Remembrance (Book 1)
Rue for Repentance (Book 2)
Lilies for Love (Book 3)
Willows for Weeping (Book 4)
Sage for Sanctuary (Book 5)
Thyme for Trust (Book 6)
*Renamed The Janna Chronicles and published under different titles:
Blood Oath by Felicity Pulman
Stolen Child by Felicity Pulman
Unholy Murder by Felicity Pulman
Pilgrim of Death by Felicity Pulman
Devil’s Brew by Felicity Pulman
Day of Judgment by Felicity Pulman - The Last Wild Witch: An Eco-Fable for Kids and Other Free Spirits by Starhawk
- The Fantastic Herbs by Carolina Major Diaz San Fransisco
Herbal Card Decks and Games:
- Wild Cards All Ages Edible Wild Foods Card Deck by Linda Runyon
- The Forager’s Wild Edible & Herbal Plant Cards by Abby Artemisia
- Shanleya’s Quest: Patterns in Plants Card Game by Thomas J. Elpel
- The Herbal Tarot by Michael Tierra
- Herbal Oracle and Study Card Deck by Katja Swift and Ryn Midura
- Wild Medicine Herbal Cards by Tamed Wild
- Wildflowers of North America Knowledge Cards
- Herbs and Medicinal Plants Knowledge Cards
- Soulflower Plant Spirit Deck by Lisa Estabrook
- Plant Ally Cards by Lisa McLoughlin
- Botanical Inspirations by Lynn Araujo
- The Herbal Healing Deck by Sarah Baldwin
- Medicinal Flower Cards by Darcy Williamson
- Flower Power: Ancient Herbal Remedy Cards
- Herbs Playing Card Deck by Heritage Playing Cards
- Spices Playing Card Deck by Heritage Playing Cards
- Wild Flowers Playing Card Deck by Heritage Playing Cards
- Cottage Garden Playing Card Deck by Heritage Playing Cards
- Trees Playing Card Deck by Heritage Playing Cards
- North American Trees Playing Card Deck by Heritage Playing Cards
- Match A Leaf Tree Matching Game
Tree Wisdom Cards by Lisa McLoughlin - Celtic Tree Oracle Deck by Llewellyn Publications
- Celtic Tree Oracle Deck & Book by Murray and Murray
- Mushrooms Playing Card Deck by Heritage Playing Cards
- Shakespeare’s Flowers Playing Card Deck by Heritage Playing Cards
- Druid Plant Oracle Card Deck
- Wild & Free Game Cards by LeArta Moulton
- Do or Die Game Cards by LeArta Moulton
- Permaculture Playing Cards by Paul Wheaton
Herbal and Other Plant Based Board Games:
- Wildcraft! by Learningherbs.com
- Walk in the Woods: A Co-operative Board Game by Family Pastimes
- Gathering A Garden Board Game by Eeboo
- The Garden Game by Ampersand
- Herbaceous by Pencil First Games
- Herbaceous Sprouts by Pencil First Games
- Morels: Strategic Foraging and Feasting for Two by Brent Povis/Two Lanterns Games
- Morels Foray by Brent Povis (this is an add-on game; it requires Morels game to play)
Free Downloadable Games:
- Tree Leaf Bingo (free downloadable game that teaches about leaf types)
- Botany Scavenger Hunt (free downloadable game to get familiar with botany terms)
- Go Cultivate! (free downloadable game similar to Go Fish! that teaches native herb identification)
- Herbal Bingo (free downloadable game that helps with herb identification)
- Plant Quest Botany Game (free downloadable game that helps reinforce basic botany)
Herbal Posters:
- Herbal Remedies for Common Ailments
Healing Herbs by learningherbs.com - Native American Medicine Plant Chart by Darcy Williamson
- Herbs and Medicinal Plants Poster by Pomegranate
- The Complete Ayurvedic Herb Chart by Ayurvedaposters.com
- Traditional Healing Herbs by BotanicalPosters
- Seaweeds: Celebrate Diversity in the Pacific by Centre for Marine Biodiversity
CD’s, Videos and MP3’s:
- The Star in the Cottonwood Tree by Mary Louise Defender Wilson on Youtube
- Juliette of the Herbs
- Numen
- Herbalism
- Know Your Mushrooms (This is a great video but parental review is advised as it covers some mature topics towards the end)
- Mushrooms of America
Herbally supportive TV shows:
- David the Gnome
- The Enchanted World of Brambly Hedge
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Herbal Apps for smart phones, tablets and iPads:
Links

Homeschooling Herbal, Botany, Wild Food and Nature Based Curriculums & Resources:
- Nature Study Notebooking Pages
(Especially Plants & Trees, Trees of North America, and Wildflowers, Weeds & Garden Flowers) - Handbook of Nature Study Outdoor Hour Challenges
- An Herbal Summer: Exploring the World of Herbs with your Children
- Wild Food Homeschool Package by Linda Runyon
- Go Botany Teaching Tools
- Herbal Academy of NE
Herbal Stories:
Herbalists Offering Kids’ Programming:
- Blazing Star Herbal School
- Wintergreen Botanicals
- Hidden Hollow Farm
- Farm at Coventry – 3 summer camp intensives to choose from for ages 9 and up
- The Caterpillar’s Outdoor School – offers both Jr. Herbalist and other nature camps
- Vitalist School of Herbology
Herbal Conferences that offer Extensive Kids’ Programs:
These conferences have specific programs for kids, mostly focusing on herbs
- American Herbalist’s Guild Symposium
Leslie Alexander, PhD., RH (AHG) and I head the kids’ activities for AHG - Florida Herbal Conference
- Great Lakes Herb Faire
- Green Gathering
Located in Washington State - Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference
- Montana Herb Gathering
- New England Women’s Herbal Conference
- Red Earth Herbal Gathering
- Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference
Kid Friendly Herbal Conferences (in addition to the above listed):
These conferences typically allow kids in for free or with greatly reduced rates but may only have 1 or 2 classes for kids
- Midwest Herb Fest
- Herbal Resurgence / Rendezvous
- Breitenbush Herbal Conference
- Botanicwise Women’s Herbal Gathering
Nature Camps for Kids:
- Backyard Basecamp
Located in Baltimore City - Outdoor School Partnership
Located in Oregan - Feet on the Earth
Located in Colorado, has many programs for girls, including rites of passage
Herbal Publications (adult oriented):
