Lady Hollyhock and Her Friends: A Book of Nature Dolls and Others

"Lady Hollyhock and Her Friends: A Book of Nature Dolls and Others" by Margaret Coulson Walker welcomes children to a magical world where creativity blossoms from the garden. Set in the early 1900s, the story follows children like the West siblings and their cousin Charlotte as they discover the joy of crafting dolls and creatures from flowers, vegetables, and other natural materials. Lady Hollyhock’s enchanting, nature-filled home becomes the backdrop for their adventures, as they transform radishes, corn, poppies, and green tomatoes into playful characters, showcasing the fun of resourceful imagination and the simple joys of childhood inspired by the natural world. Through crafting and storytelling, they learn to appreciate the beauty around them, all enhanced by charming illustrations and playful rhymes.