This delightful illustrated book is a guide to introducing children to the great outdoors through fun activities in nature. Designed for use by families, carers, play workers & teachers, the book sets out guidelines for safe & engaging play outdoors, with useful tips on how to hold children`s attention on longer excursions. The book is divided into seasons, with activities appropriate to each. For example, in spring, children can explore aquatic life in ponds & streams, collect material to make birds` nests or look out for growing bulbs; in autumn they can collect berries or make collages with fallen leaves. Throughout the book, the emphasis is on helping children gain an appreciation of nature`s patterns, giving them confidence in the outdoor environment in a way that is educational, safe &, above all, fun. The authors, Fiona Danks & Jo Schofield, have produced some outdoor activity sheets in conjuction with the Cub & Scout Naturalist Activity Badge, sponsered by Natural Engl&. To view these acitivity sheets, click here. For more information on Natural Engl&, click the logo on the left.