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Many of us want to spend more time outside with our kids - but what do we do when we're there, and why is a connection to nature so important and wonderful anyway?

The Nature Seed is a practical and philosophical guide for anyone with children in their lives. Full of the wonders of sharing the natural world with young minds, it's a manual for finding awe in the cracks of the pavement and magic on a stroll around the block.

Whether on an urban walk or in an inner-city park, out in the woods or by the sea, Lucy weaves together stories of how a connection to nature helps children thrive, and Ken draws on his time working with kids outdoors to give you creative, easy and free child-led activities to deepen that connection, from wild art to simple fires, potions, foraging and make-believe.

Wherever you live, The Nature Seed offers a radical vision of a new kinship with nature, one that will help all of us expand, nurture and deepen our wild life.

'A practical, no-nonsense guide to getting children back to nature ... Brilliant' Stephen Moss

'A valuable practical guide to helping children form a kinship with nature' Independent

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Thank you for giving me some thought provoking ideas in how to entertain my kids through all seasons, both indoors and outdoors throughout the years to come.’ 5-star reader review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Both a wake up call to adults, and a practical how to guidebook, The Nature Seed is essential reading for anyone who wants to provide a child with an environmental grounding, so as to enjoy the wellbeing benefits freely given through the experience of nature, not just in childhood, but into and through adulthood. This book will gently guide you into finding the "beauty, awe, and peace" nature offers.' 5-star reader review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Encouraging our children to love and value the natural World is essential if we are going to be able to protect it. This book illustrates the sheer joy that can come from activities which explore that world and encourage observation, imagination and appreciation.
It is an enjoyable read as well!' 5-star reader review

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