Description
Turn the clock back to a simpler time... cold lemonade in summer, evenings by a campfire, a warm blanket in winter. Fully-illustrated chapters feature the history and story behind more than thirty skills for you to discover and learn. Perfect for children aged 7+. This book brings endless hours of fun and imagination * Skills include how to grow your own tomatoes, how to sew on a button, how to use a compass and how to mend a sock * Fully illustrated throughout with step-by-step instructions and essential tips * This book offers a simple approach to learning a new skill or craft and encourages little ones to save money * Promotes sustainability and encourages creativity and craftsmanship Words of praise for this book: "They'll discover that 'old-fashioned fun' was more rewarding than playing with a phone" - 4 star review, The Telegraph "Jam packed full of things to do that involve looking at a screen" - Karan Vickers-Hulse, Just Imagine "This lavishly illustrated and inspiring book will help readers step away from the frenzy of modern life and learn a new craft" - The Bookseller A The Week Junior Book of the Week
Craft, build, cook and play the old-fashioned way with easy-to-follow steps that unlock hours of timeless fun.
About the Author
NATALIE CROWLEY creates emergent outdoor education curriculum for students and teachers in all educational enviroments. ELAINE BATISTE runs a blog called 'LaineeMakes' that deals with a whole range of topics: travel, food, art, photogrpahy and clothing. A lot of which she makes herself! CHRIS DURIEZ is a Scottish children's illustrator and printmaker based in Cambridge. Having worked for many years as an animator and primary school teacher in the big city, he is now working towards a masters in children's book illustration at the Cambridge School of Art.
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Book Information
ISBN 9781913520847
Author Natalie Crowley
Format Hardback
Page Count 112
Imprint Magic Cat Publishing
Publisher Magic Cat Publishing
Craft, build, cook and play the old-fashioned way with easy-to-follow steps that unlock hours of timeless fun.
About the Author
NATALIE CROWLEY creates emergent outdoor education curriculum for students and teachers in all educational enviroments. ELAINE BATISTE runs a blog called 'LaineeMakes' that deals with a whole range of topics: travel, food, art, photogrpahy and clothing. A lot of which she makes herself! CHRIS DURIEZ is a Scottish children's illustrator and printmaker based in Cambridge. Having worked for many years as an animator and primary school teacher in the big city, he is now working towards a masters in children's book illustration at the Cambridge School of Art.
Reviews
"They'll discover that 'old-fashioned fun' was more rewarding than playing with a phone". 4-star review, The Telegraph
Book Information
ISBN 9781913520847
Author Natalie Crowley
Format Hardback
Page Count 112
Imprint Magic Cat Publishing
Publisher Magic Cat Publishing
