Description A detailed illustration encyclopedia to enjoy like a picture book, this is the 'Wildflowers' edition of the beloved ≪Things I Like≫ series. This book features 38 species of wildflowers commonly seen in parks and along roadsides, such as foxtail grass, violets, and dandelions. Vivid illustrations capture how wildflowers bear fruit, spread their seeds, and inspire fun outdoor games. Each flower's unique story is told in warm, easy language, just like a friend sharing a story by your side. Common Wildflowers, Even in the City Wildflowers are all around us. You can find them in school flower beds, in the cracks between sidewalk pavers, and even in abandoned flower pots. But they're often so small that we simply walk right past them without noticing. Take a closer look at wildflowers, and you'll discover them growing nearby, as if playing hide-and-seek. This book showcases 38 species of these familiar wildflowers. Call Each Wildflower by Its Name Even the tiniest wildflower has a name. Look closely at each wildflower and call it by name. Author Lee Young-deuk, who wrote this book, is a true friend to wildflowers, calling each one by name. Born in a mountain village in Uljin, Gyeongbuk, she grew up tasting wildflowers, playing grass whistles, and making grass dolls. As an adult, she has spent many years working as a wildflower ecology guide. Beautiful, Detailed Botanical Illustrations This book features our native wildflowers rendered in careful, detailed illustrations. Illustrator Park Shin-young has been drawing wildflowers for nearly 10 years. She observes each wildflower closely and grows them herself, pouring great care into every illustration. The rich illustrations also capture how wildflowers bear fruit, spread their seeds, and inspire playful activities. A Detailed Illustration Encyclopedia to Enjoy Like a Picture Book The ≪Things I Like≫ series brings to life the familiar and beloved animals and plants found all around us. Field horsetail / Foxtail grass / Crabgrass / Asiatic dayflower / Japanese hop / Curly dock / Mile-a-minute weed / Common lambsquarters / Common purslane / Chickweed / China pink / Old lady pasqueflower / Greater celandine / Indian strawberry / Cinquefoil / Great burnet / Hairy vetch / Wild soybean / Chinese milk vetch / White clover / Creeping woodsorrel / Violet / Evening primrose / Rough potato / Bindweed / Trigonotis / Selfheal / Black nightshade / Field speedwell / Plantain / Thistle / Aster / Annual fleabane / Jerusalem artichoke / Cocklebur / Dandelion / Prickly lettuce / Sow thistle / A World Full of Wildflowers / Wildflower Seeds / Playing with Wildflowers