The Nature of Play

Written by Delfina Aguilar and Clare Aitken · Illustrated by Sabrina Arnault

Unlock nature's secrets with hands-on activities and seasonal adventures.

3.3 Goodreads · 3 ratings

180 pages· ~620L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world of discovery with 'The Nature of Play,' where every season offers new adventures. From crafting leaf masks to stargazing, this book invites young explorers to engage with nature creatively. Learn to navigate using natural signs, create seasonal mobiles, and plant terrariums. Perfect for families and educators, it encourages children to unplug, observe, and wonder at the world around them. Will you accept the challenge to slow down and truly connect with nature?

From the publisher

Perfect for ages 8+, readers are invited to explore, learn, and play in harmony with nature–no matter what season we’re in! Filled with bespoke crafts and seasonal activities for readers young and old, The Nature of Play is the perfect resource for exploring and engaging with nature and your creative side–whether you’re at home, in your backyard, or a local park. Discover seasonal recipes, hands-on projects, and detailed guides to plants and animals, including: How to find your way using nature’s signsHow to create a leaf maskHow to stargaze and discover solar constellationsHow to create seasonal mobiles that celebrate the seasonsHow to plant a terrarium, and so much more!The perfect book for families, forest schools, educators, and anyone looking to connect with the outdoors, The Nature of Play inspires curiosity and hands-on learning, making it easy to enjoy and appreciate nature–wherever you are, all year round. From the author: “Many children don’t know how to play without a screen–this book is a small inoculation against that state of being. It requires children to challenge themselves, find solutions and rely on their skills and imaginations. Most of all, it asks them to slow their pace enough to really observe, to examine, to contemplate and to wonder.”–Delfina Aguilar

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