Forest School

American children today spend 90 percent less time playing outdoors than their parents did; instead they spend an average of seven hours a day interacting with a screen. Scott Sampson asserts that not only does exposure to nature help relieve stress, depression, and attention deficits, but it also reduces bullying and helps boost academic scores. Even more important are the long-term benefits linked to cognitive, emotional, and moral development.

A Best Book of the Year: The Financial Times, Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, and Detroit Free Pres Malcolm Gladwell, host of the podcast Revisionist History and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Outliers, offers a powerful examination of our interactions with strangers -- and why they...

Allow your children to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood with this practical guide that provides all the information, inspiration, and advice you need for creating a modern, quality homeschool education. Inspired by the spirit of Henry David Thoreau—”All good things...

Confidence, emotional intelligence and resilience are vital to children's mental well-being, and this book gives early years practitioners all the tools they need to promote these skills in young children. The book explores how three approaches - Growth Mindset, Forest School and Multiple Intelligences - can be key to building these skills.

Step into a world where learning dances hand in hand with nature's symphony in Julia Gayle's brand-new book, Education Gone Wild. Prepare to be whisked away on an enchanting journey through the lush greenery and nature sounds of forest schools, where the earth herself is the wondrous teacher. Gone are the days of dreary classrooms—embrace the vibrant surroundings as Julia Gayle reveals the undeniable magic of learning amidst the rustling leaves and dappled sunlight in her fascinating book. Discover why it's time for a revolution in education, where Earth takes center stage as the ultimate...

Can forests think? Do dogs dream? In this astonishing book, Eduardo Kohn challenges the very foundations of anthropology, calling into question our central assumptions about what it means to be human - and thus distinct from all other life forms. Based on four years of fieldwork among the Runa of Ecuador's Upper Amazon, Kohn draws on his rich ethnography to explore how Amazonians interact with the many creatures that inhabit one of the world's most complex ecosystems.

This delightfully grim tale follows Clare, the lonely, undying Usher of souls to the Afterlife, as an unexpected friendship turns his solitary life upside down and takes him on a heartwarming exploration of moving on. Perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Tim Burton! Clare is...

A sweet and fast-paced contemporary teen romance from USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest. High school senior Margot Whitman is an intern at Healing Hearts Inc., the company that created the innovative pill that can erase a person’s heartbreak overnight. Every weekend, Margot...

The police are called to stop two teens ransacking a small-town grocery store. They have no identification. And they won’t speak a word. And the small town of Kokanee Creek is suddenly plunged into a sinister mystery that only #1 bestseller James Patterson could have written. Two teens...

An instant New York Times bestseller! “For readers who have just finished Naomi Novik’s The Golden Enclaves and are ravenous for more dark academia” (Booklist), this “pulse-pounding” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) fantasy thriller follows six teenage wizards as they fight to make...

I left my high school boyfriend without a word, but I had a secret. My parents forced me to leave town when they found out I was pregnant. He still haunts my dreams all these years later. His dark hair and forest green eyes have my heart racing. I can’t imagine how hot he is now. They say you never forget your first love, and they’re right. But that’s the past. And I should leave it there. Thankfully I’m too busy to think about him or much of anything else. As a talent agent for the biggest firms in New York, my life as a small-town girl from Texas is in the rearview mirror. Then ...

The first new book about Poppy in more than ten years, from Newbery Medal-winning author Avi. How did Ragweed and Poppy meet and become friends? This book tells their hilarious story! Adventurous golden mouse Ragweed is on a freight train leaving the city of Amperville. On his journey he meets...

ARIADNE, orphaned and now turning 16, has been taken care of by The Family her whole life. This mysterious group of relatives keep her moving from house to house, never letting her put down roots or make friends. Ariadne had become no stranger to taking care of herself, and her arrival at her Cousin Karina's ancient house seems no different than any other time. Or so it seemed … at first. Come with Ariadne as she wanders into the dangerous forest of family, high school, bullies, new friends, and some powerful monsters that want nothing more than to consume her very soul. She will learn ...

Unleash your storytelling passion and bond with your child like never before with "The Giant Forest - Making of a Preteen Novel." Authored by an inspiring father-daughter duo, this book is more than a guide—it's an adventure into the heart of collaborative storytelling. Experience the thrill of creating a captivating six-book series, from the first idea spark to the final touches of proofreading and illustration. But there's more: enjoy an exclusive alternate ending and choose your side—Team Mia or Team Dad. This journey is about strengthening family bonds, unlocking creativity, and ...

Join TV presenter and Australian landscape architect Costa Georgiadis; TV presenter, radio host, actress and comedian Julia Zemiro; musician and singer-songwriter Dave McCormack; film director and actor Sofya Gollan; comedian, actor, author and radio presenter Matt Okine and Australian author and social commentator Dr Anita Heiss as they bring to life a delightful collection of stories for young children.

A spellbinding and lyrical modern fairy tale about a girl who journeys to an enchanted world to find the twin she’s never met, filled with lavish illustrations that bring the magic to life, perfect for fans of the Chronicles of Narnia. After her mother passes away and her father retreats into...

The Learning Rainforest is renowned educator Tom Sherrington's attempt to capture various different elements of our understanding and experience of teaching. It is a celebration of great teaching - the joy of it and the intellectual and personal rewards that teaching brings.

Love is love... no matter what! Emily was born with a rare condition that has given her bunny ears. She's bullied at school and comes home most days in tears. However, her best friend, Amanda, is the light in the darkness for her. Receiving a ferret named Spring for her birthday is also a bright spot for Emily, until tragedy strikes. When Emily is attacked by a pack of vicious butterflies, more secrets are revealed, and Emily begins to fear for her life. The threats don't end there. A boy at school, Luke, vows to hurt Emily. When he finally acts on his promise, will Emily and Amanda ...

Do you like to exercise? Do you spend most of your exercise time in the gym or in built up areas? Did you know that exercising in the natural environment is better for you? Recent research shows that if we exercise in more natural surroundings it benefits us more, even if we do exactly the same amount. Incredibly, immersing ourselves in forests or being close to the ocean when we exercise can make a significant difference to our energy levels. Now, in Cleverland: The Science of How Nature Nurtures, Dr. Chong Chen examines in more detail the psychology of how nature nurtures us and how our ...

The Unillustrated Edition In the dark of the night, Hillary is drawn from her bedroom into the backyard of her house. It is there, she sees Bigfoot. After a letter from the King offers Hillary's mom, Alice, a teaching job at the castle, in Ladybug City, everything changes. Hillary's family moves from their humble surroundings to a big new home, with a pool, in Ladybug City. The very first night, Bigfoot surprises her. Because of a scarcity of food, the Bigfoot tribe, starts taking food from garbage cans and breaking into homes, stealing food. With the loss of Baby Bigfoot and the ...