Looking out over my yard (but certainly not motivated to go out and actually work in it) I wandered back down the weed and thistle trail. :-)

Follow seven seeds and find out where they land in Dandelion Adventures, by L. Patricia Kite and illustrated by Anca Hariton. Wonderful pictures and simple text explain how seeds are scattered and grow in a new place.

When her father mows over the 'weeds' in his lawn, his daughter is upset, so he takes her on a delightful, fanciful adventure in Dandelions, by Katrina McKelvey and Kirrili Lonergan.

Even as a non-gardener I found Just Weeds: History, Myths, and Uses, by Pamela Jones, with illustrations by Bob Johnson to be a good read. There are many wonderful uses for weeds and some gardeners actually grow many of them for use in salads, stews, medicines and so forth. Seems pigs enjoy stinging nettles, but they must be boiled first.

Ever wonder why weeds are so successful? Find out in Weeds Find a Way, words by Cindy Jenson-Elliott, pictures by Carolyn Fisher. Learn how they travel, how they survive a drought, or a cold winter ... and don't miss the more detailed descriptions of a variety of weeds at the end.

I think weeds deserve some respect!

Reading Hermit With Dog