"Nature, history, folklore and cookery come together seamlessly in this gorgeous guide to the edible and medicinal delights that grow wild around us. "
What better way to encourage children to connect with the natural world than with the promise of tasty treats? There’s an abundance of wild delights available in our gardens, parks, seas and forests, and foraging expert, Adele Nozedar, celebrates 52 beauties in this inspiring guide for families and classrooms. Each wondrous plant or tree, fungi or herb is given its own moment in the spotlight - Nozedar cleverly weaving together fascinating facts, folklore and recipe ideas to bring these diverse specimens to life. Who knew that Daisies made the ideal bruise salve, or that Nettles are used to colour and flavour Haribo sweets? That Chicken of the Woods, the striking fungi that grows shelf-like on the side of trees actually tastes like chicken…and that adding some humble Sticky Grass to your omelette will give it that extra bit of zing?! Foraging with Kids is intuitively categorised and perfectly pitched. Not played down for adults, or too wordy for younger readers, it has a level of detail bound to keep curious minds busy! A special mention too for Lizzie Harper’s stunning botanical illustrations. The intricate drawings lend themselves to a spot of colouring-in, as well as being a much-needed visual reference for those new to the art of foraging. This practical book can be dipped in and out of as the seasons change or our mealtimes demand something a little different. And with the cost of food forever rocketing, it feels like this timely meditation on our natural larder couldn’t have come at a better time.
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In today's world of increasingly sedentary lifestyles and a growing detachment from the food that we eat, it has never been more important to encourage children to put down their screens, get outside and engage with the natural world around them.
Foraging with Kids is a fun, practical book for parents to work through with their children that encourages families to interact with their environment and gain knowledge and practical understanding of the natural world through exploration and play. The projects are based around 50 easy-to-identify plants that are abundant in parks, forests and hedgerows worldwide, making the challenge of discovering functional flora just as achievable to those who live in the city as in the countryside. Once they have foraged their plants, children will be amazed by the diverse practical uses that they can set them to; from making soap from conkers or setting a delicious egg-free custard with plantain, to stopping minor cuts from bleeding with hedge woundwort.
Children will take great pride in seeing their gatherings forming part of the family meal and parents will be amazed at how even the most vegetable-averse child will develop an enthusiastic appetite for a meal that they have contributed to. Illustrated throughout with beautiful hand drawings and with essential information on plant facts and identification, as well as a diverse range of engaging, practical projects that the whole family will want to get involved with, this is the perfect book for anyone who wants the children under their care to get outside, connect with nature and have a lot of fun in the process.
Foraging with Kids features in the following genres: Cookery, Food and Drink, Non-Fiction Books of the Month, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure, Parenting, Cookery for / with children / teenagers, Child care and upbringing: advice for parents, Family and health, Recommendations
Foraging with Kids is available in Hardback, Ebook
Foraging with Kids was written by Adele Nozedar and published by Nourish Books an imprint of Watkins Media
Foraging with Kids has 224 pages
£11.69
