It is the day before Christmas Eve and there is lots to do, but disaster strikes when Pettson sprains his ankle. How can they celebrate Christmas now, with no tree, ham, meatballs or gingerbread? For all their resourcefulness, Findus and Pettson are close to giving up, when suddenly there is a knock on the door...
The tale of a family brought together through the power of storytelling. These seven storytelling secrets are the magical tools needed to connect families deeply with each other and resolve conflict in daily family life.
Based on the success of her first book, Making Peg Dolls, Margaret Bloom's new book introduces us to a range of projects to keep little (as well as the not-so-little) hands busy. From simple peg doll necklaces, moving mobiles and fantastical flying creatures, to pin cushions, herbal dream pillows and nature gathering bags, this series of ......
Every day at four o'clock in the morning, Findus likes to jump up and down on his bed. He wakes Pettson, who tells him to stop. Because cats really need their early morning exercise, Findus decides to find a house of his own where he can jump and bounce when he likes. But jumping on beds is one thing - living without Pettson is quite another...
What Parents can do with and for their Children from Birth to Age Six
Rahima Baldwin Dancy warns against rushing children through childhood. She advocates a "slow parenting" revolution which will allow children to develop at their own pace, and crucially, will help parents discover confidence in their own ability to parent and enjoy the magical first years of raising a child.
Everyone can tell a story, but to tell it well you need a certain set of skills. Whether you're starting out or want to develop your storytelling expertise, this book is an essential guide.Use it to tell stories for entertainment, teaching, coaching, healing or making meaning. It contains a wealth of stories, exercises, questions, tips and ......
Thirty years since its original publication, The Children's Year has been a much-loved book that has never been out of print. Now called Making the Children's Year,with colour illustrations and new projects that bring it up to date, it will appeal to a new generation of people keen ......
This is a fully revised second edition with substantial new material and a comprehensive index. Children of today are more sedentary than any previous generation. Traditional outdoor games - running and jumping, hopscotch, climbing trees, playing on a swing - are being abandoned in favour of ......
Sensory overload can leave us feeling empty, or even thirsting for ever more stimulation. Here is a more balanced, health giving way of experiencing and understanding the human senses.The author starts by appreciating the rich tapestry of not just five, but twelve senses. These are the senses of touch, life, self-movement, balance, smell, taste, ......
