A rich and abundant treasury in celebration of the outdoors, The Children's Forest encourages children’s natural fascination with the forest and its inhabitants. The authors have produced an enchanting book in which imagination, story, and play bring the world of the forest to vibrant life. Filled with games, facts, celebrations, craft activities, recipes, foraging, stories, and Forest School skills, this book is much more than a manual: it is an invitation.
The book is organized into the eight Celtic seasons of Imbolc, Spring, Beltane, Summer, Lughnasa, Autumn, Samhain, and Winter. Within each chapter are the following sections: The Life of the Forest; Plant Lore; Imaginary Journey; Tree Lore; Activities, crafts and games; Animals; Celebration. The appendices cover woodland skills, safety, the Ogham alphabet, story sources, and more resources.
Ideal for ages 5 to 12, The Children's Forest will also be enjoyed by adults, families, and younger children.
The Children's Forest Book: Stories & Songs, Wild Food, Crafts & Celebrations
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781907359910
- Pages: 336
- Trim Size: 7.8 (w) x 9.8 (h) x 0 (d) in
- Publication Date: 3rd December 2019
- Publisher: Hawthorn Press
- Seasonal Activities: Focused on connecting with the natural world throughout the year, featuring crafts, games, and celebrations for each season.
- Seasonal Organization: Chapters cover Imbolc, Spring, Beltane, Summer, Lughnasa, Autumn, Samhain, and Winter.
- Nature Connection: Activities include "Plant Lore," "Tree Lore," and "Imaginary Journeys" to foster a deeper understanding of the forest.
- Practical Activities: It provides instructions for wild food recipes, forest crafts, and outdoor games.
- Forest School Focus: It acts as a guide for parents, teachers, and forest school leaders, including sections on safety and woodland skills.