Look What We Found!
A Caring For Kids Guide to Wild Plants
20 Plants You Can Eat or Use
Written by Jessie Leavitt
Ready to Ship
This listing is for physical copies that are already printed, bound, and ready to ship.
Book Details & Format
Format
- 8.5" × 11"
- Spiral-bound softcover
- Clear acetate covers on front and back
Additional Details
- Interior Pages: 52 pages
- Printed in the USA
- Metal spiral bound
Each book is printed, trimmed, and bound in small batches with care.
About the Book
Look What We Found! is a gentle, nature-inspired field guide created for young explorers ages 6 and up.
This beautifully illustrated guide introduces children to 20 safe, edible, and medicinal plants commonly found:
- Along trails
- Near roadsides
- In meadows
- Around gardens and yards
- In everyday outdoor spaces
This book was designed to:
- Encourage outdoor curiosity
- Build confidence around plant identification
- Support nature connection
- Create opportunities for shared learning between children and caregivers
What This Book Is (and Isn’t)
This Book Is:
- Beginner-friendly
- Gentle and educational
- Written specifically with children in mind
- Designed to encourage curiosity and outdoor exploration
- Useful for homeschoolers, forest school groups, and families
This Book Is Not:
- A survival manual
- An advanced botanical textbook
- A replacement for adult supervision during foraging
Inside the Book, You’ll Find
Each plant profile includes:
- A simple full-color illustration for easy identification
- Common name, scientific name, and nicknames
- Where to find the plant
- Beginner-friendly lookalike awareness
- Whether the plant is traditionally edible or usable
- Simple traditional uses
Each plant also includes:
- A second educational page
- Brief plant history
- Traditional wellness uses
- Beginner-friendly educational information
Bonus Sections Include
- Introduction & Safety Guidelines
- A Note to Parents
- About the Author
- A scripture reminder that all creation praises its Creator
Who This Book Is For
- Nature-loving families
- Homeschoolers
- Forest school groups
- Beginner foragers
- Curious children
- Parents wanting gentle outdoor education
Important Product Notes
All Caring For books are printed and assembled in small batches from my home business.
Because books are handmade and hand-assembled:
- Minor trimming variations may occur
- Small cosmetic variations may occur
- Spiral placement and acetate cover appearance may vary slightly
This is completely normal and expected.
Multi-Book Discount
Buying more than one book?
Add 2 or more copies of the same book to your cart at checkout to receive:
- $1 off each additional copy after the first
Shelf Life & Storage
Store in a cool, dry location away from excessive moisture and direct sunlight.
Avoid bending acetate covers or exposing spiral binding to excessive pressure during storage.
Precautions & Considerations
- Intended for educational purposes only
- Adult supervision is encouraged during plant identification and foraging
- Never consume plants unless properly identified
- Content is designed to encourage safe, beginner-friendly outdoor learning
Quick Reference
Age Range
6+ Years
Format
Physical Spiral-Bound Book
Ready to Ship?
Yes
This book is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.
