Olaf Hajeks Buch der Blumen

Olaf Hajek presents medicinal plants as if from a fairy tale – a home book for all generations. Hajek's fantastic and captivating art is familiar to many adults. Now, children can also enjoy his illustrations while discovering the healing powers of flowers and plants. Hajek's paintings in a folk-art style are full of life, populated by insects, birds, fruits, and fairy-tale figures that illustrate the uniqueness of nature. Accompanying each painting are interesting texts that describe the cultural and medicinal aspects of the plants as well as their use in healing practices. Children will learn which flowers belong to which plants in the garden, how iris roots are used as a teething aid for babies, and that the seed pods of poppy plants led to the invention of the salt shaker. From roses to carnations and marigolds to ginger, artichokes, and passion flowers: children will see these native and exotic plants in a whole new light and delight in these beautiful botanical illustrations. An all-age art book for children and fans of Olaf Hajek, who loves to paint flowers and whose enchanting flora and fauna also influence his fantastic portraits and other works. This book was produced in a climate-neutral manner.