Thirty full-page, realistic images of flowers, birds, butterflies, and other wonders of nature that lie just beyond the doorstep. Nature artist Ruth Soffer accurately renders seasonal gardens, as well as gardens of everlasting, cactus plants, edible flowers, and other lovely samples of flora and fauna. Informative captions. Dover Original.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Color Your Own Flower Seed Packet Illustrations by Marty Noble Thirty authentic flower seed packets of the early 20th century offer colorists a world of nostalgic charm. The meticulously re-created black-and-white renderings include carnations, petunias, nasturtiums, dahlias, poppies, and 25 other blossoms.
Garden Flowers Alphabet Coloring Book by Ruth Soffer Roses, daffodils, violets, pansies, and other floral beauties — one variety for each letter of the alphabet, plus a 2-page spread of a glorious flower garden. 27 black-and-white illustrations.
Tropical Flowers Stained Glass Coloring Book by Carolyn Relei Sixteen lovely designs: passion flower, bird of paradise, glory bush, Christmas pride, more. For coloring book fans and flower lovers of all ages.
NatureScapes by Patricia J. Wynne Seashells on the sand, peacocks in flowering magnolia trees, butterfly fish in elkhorn coral, and rainbow-billed toucans in golden liana vines. These and 26 other ready-to-color illustrations present spectacular combinations of natural elements in glorious full-page patterns.
Nature Alphabets Coloring Book by Ruth Soffer Blending the informative with the beautiful, this big book of 82 full-page illustrations features 3 complete alphabets, highlighted by nature motifs: • A floral alphabet • A bird alphabet • A sea life alphabet
Botanical Gardens Coloring Book by Dot Barlowe Detailed and accurate black-and-white line drawings depict the lush beauties of 37 botanical gardens throughout the United States and Canada. Educational fun for nature lovers of all ages. Captions.
Amazing Animals Coloring Book by Ruth Soffer Forty-six remarkable creatures: the shock-producing electric eel, the Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish, the wandering albatross, giraffe, Tokay gecko, horned lizard, and 39 others. Captions.
Butterflies and Flowers to Paint or Color by Ruth Soffer A tiger swallowtail, red admiral, coral hairstreak, and 20 other butterfly varieties nestled in flowers come vividly to life when colored with paints, pencils, or other media.
Butterfly Garden Sticker Picture Puzzle by Ruth Soffer To find out what's flit-flit-flittering in this pretty garden, just place the stickers in the blank spaces to complete the puzzle. 32 stickers.
Glitter Tattoos Flowers & Birds by Ruth Soffer A hummingbird feeds on a penstemon's nectar. A goldfinch perches on a colorful zinnia. And two glorious creations celebrate the beauty of nature. The set includes 6 glittering images of wearable art.
The Language of Flowers Stained Glass Coloring Book by Ruth Soffer Sixteen full-page, realistic images of flowers reveal the blossoms' romantic symbolism. Color daffodils (chivalry), zinnias (constancy), sunflowers (adoration), sweet peas (shyness), day lilies (enthusiasm), and other blooms.
Sea and Shore Birds Coloring Book by Ruth Soffer Forty-three accurate images: American flamingo, osprey, double-crested cormorant, brown pelican, Atlantic puffin, and other avian creatures — all described in fact-filled captions.
