MEADOW KEEP is a journey into the world of herbs that have nourished, cured, and delighted mankind for centuries. Did you know that the Pied Piper of Hamelin actually lured the rats with dried valerian? His music was but a decoy. Did you know that William Wallace used blue dye from the woad plant to make war paint for his men to wear into battle? Queen Elizabeth of Hungary used rosemary water in her bath every day and it kept her young and beautiful. The King of Poland, a handsome man of 54 declared his undying love for her beauty and asked for her hand in marriage and she a woman of 72....

Jody and his squirrel family live in the backyard at Grandma Cole's house. Jody is born without a long bushy tail like other squirrels, but he is happy until the Bully Brothers call him ugly names and treat him roughly. Grandma Cole and the other animals in the backyard come to Jody's aid along with his mother, brother, and sister. New rules are set by Grandma Cole about how the Bullies must treat Jody and they are sent away until they can learn some manners. Life is happy again. At the back of the book you will find material for children, teachers, parents, and group leaders that address the...