William Morris was inspired by the natural world to create beautiful, useful things, rather than cheap, mass-produced factory items. He learned to make many things himself: he learned to sew, paint, carve, loom, and he even made books (Kelmscott Press).

The text is more poetic than informative; an author's note and illustrator's note provide more information. Back matter also includes sources, and a reproduction of Morris' "Strawberry Thief" printed cotton (1883).

Suitably gorgeous endpapers show a William Morris-inspired pattern of birds, branches, leaves, and blooms in green, blue, pink, and white. ( )