This book is dedicated to my two bookends who have supported me in all my ventures Thank you Mike and Barbara for all your
Why Can't We Pick Flowers in National Parks National and State park areas are set aside to preserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects for the enjoyment of all visitors Everything in the park is protected by law Do not pick flowers collect rocks take pine cones or touch rock formations When hiking stay on the marked trails This will keep these protected areas thriving for all to
Acknowledgments owe a debt of gratitude to Cynthia Sherry Lisa Rosenthal and the entire team at Chicago Review Press I truly appreciate Cynthia's patience in teaching me the ropes and Lisa's talent for listening motivating and making the editing process so much fun My sincere appreciation also goes to MaryAnn Kohl with Bright Ring Publishing for encouraging me and helping me to get my manuscript into the right hands Much love to my motivators Colleen Ruth Eileen Lisa Marie Marge Carol Marley Dorene Pam Lisa and Judy of the Vernon Area Public Library Youth Services Department who agreed to patiently test run my projects and listen to never ending sto ries A special thanks to my writing partner Sue Pinkowski for many creative lunches Sincere thanks also goes to Sandy Kamen Wisnewski and Esther Hershen horn for their wonderful coaching guid ance and encouragement Thanks to Amanda Anna Emily and Sarah for constructing all my crafts in a bag And of course I couldn't forget those who introduced me to the natural world and all that it has to offer Mom for the botany lessons Dad for the spotting casting and berry picking adventures Tim and Skippy for all the intense nature hikes Kathy for showing me what a freshwater eel looks like up
