In the Woods

"A family adventure into the local woods teaches readers how to plan ahead and use the five senses to respectfully uncover the natural wonders hiding in their own local environments. This simple story works in layers. It is a journey, full of discovery, into the outdoors. It is also a "how to" guide, which offers children a template for how to plan their own nature adventure--whether with family, classmates, or other friends in their community. You start with planning ahead! Check the weather, plot your course, and pack items accordingly. Along the way, children's questions and parents' answers invite readers to think about how factors like seasons, mealtime, climate, and geography will impact them on their journey. There are so many wonderous things to discover! When you're finally on your way, the environment around you provokes all kinds of questions and discoveries--especially if you use all of your senses! Why are some things more stinky than others? What do different noises mean, and where (or who!) do they come from? What is your own impact, from the noises you make or things you leave behind, on your environment and the creatures in it? At the end of the adventure through the woods, readers are encouraged to activate their senses to explore their surroundings. They will learn what information the sounds, sights, feelings (like texture and temperature!), smells, and even tastes around them are offering about their environment. It also offers young nature voyagers guidelines on respecting nature, and keeping both their local environment and themselves safe on every journey!"