Create pine-cone gnomes, build nesting boxes for garden birds, and craft festive angels, all while learning about the natural world -- whatever the weather! This practical and brightly illustrated book is packed with indoor and outdoor crafts and activities, plus fun facts, to entertain and engage curious children during the colder and wetter months. All the activities encourage an exploration of nature, from leaves and feathers, to snow and stargazing. Children will love finding out about the natural world through play and creation whether at home or in the classroom. This wide-ranging book provides inspiration for parents and teachers working with children aged four and up. Most activities can be enjoyed both individually and in groups.

 

There are 104 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by Floris Books .

Daniela Drescher was born in Munich and trained in art therapy. She is the author and illustrator of more than twenty books for children, which are now available in several languages. Her best known books include In the Land of Fairies, What's Hiding in There?, the Little Fairy stories and the Pippa and Pelle stories (all Floris Books). Anna Cardwell is a translator based in Edinburgh, UK. Stefanie Pfister is a craft professional living in Germany. She works for a bestselling craft magazine.