A few weeks ago we won a new book through Toppsta that I think will help with this. 'A Day In Nature' by Debbie Powell is a collaboration with RSPB which promises '101 Activities Inspired by the Outdoors'. I was expecting a book all about pond dipping and making corn dollies, a bit like '101 Fun Outdoor Activities For Children'. Actually this book is very different but no less inspiring.
What I love about this book is the mix of different activities. Yes, there are some which are intended to be done outdoors, but these are interspersed with mazes, colouring pages, drawing and writing prompts and various activities that can be done in the comfort of your own home. So even on a rainy day your little one can be thinking about nature.
The activities that do involve actually venturing outdoors are so simple they can easily be worked into a short walk in the woods, requiring little or no equipment or planning. In this sense it's a great book for various ages, from very little children who might struggle with complicated crafts to older children who might consider crafting a bit 'uncool'. Some activities are simply about identifying different flowers or noticing what you see around you, while others are a little more on the crafty side.
The illustrations are absolutely beautiful as well, bold, colourful and really evocative of the natural world. For this reason some of my favourite activities are the cut-out ones because they allow you to create really beautiful objects. Girl Child really enjoyed making this lovely basket.
I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to get their little ones interested in nature but doesn't necessarily have a lot of time outdoors, it really cleverly gets you thinking about flora and fauna without even having to step outside.
This book was won in a Toppsta giveaway and not given in exchange for a review on this blog, I have reviewed it out of love!
Linking up with #ReadWithMe hosted by Mama Mummy Mum and Kids Love To Read #KLTR hosted by Laura's Lovely Blog, Acorn Books and BookBairn.
I love these illustrations! I want to do some of the crafts myself :o)
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This sounds like a really good idea. I think my niece and nephew would enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteA book perfect for this time of year! And ideal for family too. #readwithme
ReplyDeleteLooks a nice book. My youngest would certainly enjoy it, but my eldest is going into a moody phase and was really complaining about our walk today #readwithme
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book, although I think the weather has turned since you wrote the review lol! I really like the illustrations and the different activities in the book #KLTR
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This looks like a lovely book - I love those sorts of activity books. Thanks for linking up with KLTR! Kim x
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a lovely book. I love the different activities and that some can done inside if the weather is just too awful. #KLTR
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