{"product_id":"9780711279612-little-dose-of-nature","title":"A Little Dose of Nature","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Little Dose of Nature is a gentle, interactive guide to the benefits that being outdoors can have on our mental health, featuring a fun and simple, science-based activities and exercises.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith over 25 activities, \u003ci\u003eA Little Dose of Nature\u003c\/i\u003e is a gentle guide to being outside that helps children aged 5-8 make the most of all the good that nature can do for our mental health.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Being surrounded by greenery, wildlife, and fresh air is scientifically proven to be one of the most effective – and neglected – ways to de-stress and boost wellbeing. This book introduces kids to \u003cb\u003enature’s five ‘key ingredients’\u003c\/b\u003e, which can provide cognitive and emotional benefits. From observing the branching patterns of roots and leaves that mimic our own anatomies, to the power of sunlight, rainfall and birdsong, \u003cb\u003ereaders young and old\u003c\/b\u003e will discover \u003cb\u003ehow to notice and appreciate what nature does for them, their minds and their bodies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each of these key ingredients is explored through a range of \u003cb\u003esimple, relaxing activities\u003c\/b\u003e that \u003cb\u003echildren, parents and carers\u003c\/b\u003e can do in their favourite green spaces, including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Making a paper cone to listen in on the goings on inside a tree \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Creating beautiful works of art using only natural materials \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Feeling the lovely squelch of mud between your toes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Written by psychologist \u003cb\u003eDr. Alison Greenwood\u003c\/b\u003e and with gorgeous illustrations from \u003cb\u003eAnneli Bray\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Little Dose of Nature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e introduces an easily accessible tonic for difficulty and distress, and encourages us all to get our dose of nature for a happy, healthy life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40737422934113,"sku":"9780711279612","price":8.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_36329847_c37e2190-61f8-467a-ace8-a6fa900e521b.jpg?v=1759409527","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780711279612-little-dose-of-nature","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}