What do you do when there's nothing to do? Here's a book about exploring the delights of unscheduled time. No piano lessons, sports practice, afterschool classes, homework. Instead, bestselling author Douglas Wood gently points children to the magical worlds of the imagination, the mysteries of nature, and the deep satisfaction of finding out things on one's own. The perfect antidote for the overscheduled child, this wise yet playful book revels in the simple joys life has to offer.With brilliant, multifaceted patterned artwork that is the hallmark of Wendy Anderson Halperin, Nothing to Do reflects a wholly original vision of children's creativity.
Author Biography:
Douglas Wood lives in Sartell, Minnesota, where he writes, composes music, and leads nature walks. He is the author of many bestselling books for adults and children, including Old Turtle.
Wendy Anderson Halperin, the award-winning illustrator of many beloved books for children, lives in Michigan.
Pub. Date: May 2006
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Format: Hardcover, 32pp
ISBN-13: 9780525476566
ISBN: 0525476563
Nothing to Do
Posted: September 11, 2019 by MAEE Administration
Category: Sharing Environmental Education Knowledge (SEEK)
What do you do when there's nothing to do? Here's a book about exploring the delights of unscheduled time. No piano lessons, sports practice, afterschool classes, homework. Instead, bestselling author Douglas Wood gently points children to the magical worlds of the imagination, the mysteries of nature, and the deep satisfaction of finding out things on one's own. The perfect antidote for the overscheduled child, this wise yet playful book revels in the simple joys life has to offer.With brilliant, multifaceted patterned artwork that is the hallmark of Wendy Anderson Halperin, Nothing to Do reflects a wholly original vision of children's creativity.
Author Biography:
Douglas Wood lives in Sartell, Minnesota, where he writes, composes music, and leads nature walks. He is the author of many bestselling books for adults and children, including Old Turtle.
Wendy Anderson Halperin, the award-winning illustrator of many beloved books for children, lives in Michigan.
Pub. Date: May 2006
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Format: Hardcover, 32pp
ISBN-13: 9780525476566
ISBN: 0525476563