New children’s book “Chasing Jacarandas” teaches plant life

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A mother and daughter have teamed up to write a new children’s book.

“Chasing Jacarandas” is about a mother and daughter who go on a nature walk through the neighborhood. As they travel, the young girl learns about plants and their medicinal properties.

Erin Mulay and her mother, Marybeth Ostrander, are both working pharmacists and have studied plants. Ostrander has also taught at Montessori School.

The authors of “Chasing Jacarandas”, Mulay and Ostrander, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss how their dynamic as mother daughter impacted their work.

Erin Mulay, Author, "Chasing Jacarandas"
Marybeth Ostrander, Author, "Chasing Jacarandas"

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