Book description
'MUUUUMMMM ... DAAADDDD ... I'm BORED!'
Whether it's the weekend, half term or the summer holidays, these
words will likely strike fear into any parent's heart - particularly
if it's tipping it down with rain outside. Thankfully, this delightful
collection is at hand, packed full of imaginative ideas that are
guaranteed to inspire young minds, and maybe even remind older ones of
the best bits of their own childhood.
The selection not only includes simple and inexpensive ideas for
science and craft activities, from making your own rocket to creating
a memory box, it also gives suggestions for imaginative play, from
indoor camping to pretending to be a pirate for the day. There are
activities that will encourage children to learn about animals and
insects, to pick up foreign languages and to find out more about their
family history, and it even covers recommendations for the times when
the weather isn't so bad, from leapfrog in the garden to visiting a
local farm.
Packed full of thoughtful and inventive ideas, The Rainy Day
Book will prove an endless source of inspiration for anyone with
children to entertain.
Helen Brooks is the managing editor of Guardian Books.
