Description
The stick is a universal toy. totally natural, all-purpose, free, it offers limitless opportunities for outdoor play and adventure. it provides a starting point for an active imagination and the raw material for transformation into – almost anything! as new york’s strong national museum of play pointed out when they chose a stick for their national toy hall of fame, “it can be a wild west horse, a medieval knight’s sword, a boat on a stream, or a slingshot with a rubber band…”
Different from our other books, it is written for children to share with their parents or teachers rather than the other way round! it is a handy size for taking outdoors and retails at £9.99.
“A beautiful and inspiring book, bursting with practical suggestions which will appeal to every child’s imagination. reading it i wanted to rush out to my nearest wood immediately.” (Julia Donaldson, children’s laureate and author of the gruffalo and stick man )
“Masses of suggestions for bushcraft, creative and imaginative play, games, woodcraft, conservation, music and more. having someone’s eye out is not included.” (Bookseller )
“Packed with photos which bring the projects to life, this is a great book to have at hand to inspire children to get outside and play.” (Parents In Touch )
“Fed up with your children’s demands for the latest electronic gadgets? why not give them a stick instead?” (Oxford Times )
“Delights in this most universal of playthings… i have been removing sharpened sticks from under beds all half term.” (Daily Telegraph )
“A book bursting with the most brilliant ideas – you will never have reluctant country-walkers again.” (Angels & Urchins )
“These ideas will help the whole family get more hands-on with nature.” (BBC Wildlife Magazine )
“A guide to the ultimate free toys for children…packed with ideas to suit the most adventurous and boisterous youngsters and those who’d rather take their time creating things to take home.” (Buckinghamshire Life )
“This book, which offers over 70 interesting things to make or do with a stick, will open up a world of creativity: from fashioning a plain staff to wild weaving or making stick and paper lanterns. simplicity and a deep satisfaction go together, as where two sticks and a piece of string achieve the sophisticated job of measuring the earth. there are loads of photographs to add inspiration.” (The Guardian )
“Explores the almost limitless potential for play offered by sticks. it is an attractively packaged book of 70 activities for children in a handy format for stuffing into a rucksack or coat pocket. the book teems with colour photographs and the text is easy to follow.” (BBC Countryfile )
“Truly more ideas than you can shake a stick at!” (Oxfordshire Llimited )
“Will open up a world of creativity: from fashioning a plain staff to wild weaving or making a stick and paper lanterns. simplicity and a deep satisfaction go together as when two sticks and a piece of string achieve the sophisticated job of measuring the circumference of the earth.” (Guardian )
“What are you waiting for? go outdoors, grab a stick, have the stick book handy, fire up your imagination and off you go. this is an amazingly different book bursting with ideas, a unique guide to fun and games, grab yourself one now!” (Armadillo )
“Musical instruments, dens and bush craft are all within one’s grasp, with a stick! (so is poking an eye out so do be careful.)” (Four Shires Magazine )
“This book offers masses of suggestions for things to do with a stick, in the way of adventures and bush craft, creative and imaginative play, games and more.” (Evolve, Natural History Magazine )
“A book jam-packed full of ideas of sticky stuff!…a great resource for practitioners.” (Early Years Educator)