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Your Family, Your Library Podcast: Summer Fun! (Episode 3)
This selection of books encourages family engagement and fun both inside and outdoors all summer long.
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What the Fun?! 427 Simple Ways to Have Fantastic Family Fun
2016 by Bozzo, DonnaGet this itemBoredom busters that will keep your family busy all summer long. Instructing users to "make fun a priority," each chapter, like "Wacky Times," "Fun That Teaches," and "Bonding," promises time well spent.
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Little Walks, Big Adventures: 50+ Ideas for Exploring with Toddlers
2018 by Buhr, ErinGet this itemToddlers are inherently inquisitive and curious about the world around them. This book offers many ideas for exploring your local community while also developing cognitive, language, math, and motor skills.
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The Hike
2019 by Farrell, AlisonGet this itemBursting with vibrancy, this picture book follows Hattie, Wren, and El as they go exploring and adventuring through the woods. Natural elements found outdoors are labeled throughout, and pages from Wren's sketchbook at the end provide more information (as well as inspiration to create one's own nature journal). K-3
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Born to Be Wild: Hundreds of Free Nature Activities for Families
2016 by Garlick, HattieGet this itemBroken into seasons, this book promises to get kids and families outdoors and happily communing with nature via engaging games, projects, and activities.
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Wonder Art Workshop
2020 by Haughey, SallyGet this itemLet your child lead the way! This book offers a collection of sensory-based activities that use a variety of loose parts and materials to encourage play and imagination.
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How to Unplug your Child: 101 Ways to Help Your Kids Turn off Their Gadgets and Enjoy Real Life
2015 by Joshi, Liat HughesGet this itemEach page in this book is a creative suggestion, complete with difficulty rating, designed to get your kids off screens and having fun.
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Hike It Baby: 100 Awesome Outdoor Adventures with Babies and Toddlers
2018 by Hodges, ShantiGet this itemHiking recommendations from all over the Unites States. Complete with gorgeous photography, ideas for snacks, activities to do on the trail, and parent testimonials, this book is a must for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Carschooling: Over 350 Entertaining Games & Activities to Turn Travel Time into Learning Time
2009 by Keith, Diane FlynnGet this itemThe antidote to "are we there yet?," this book promises a plethora of games and activities to turn a road trip into a great time.
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Make It Wild! 101 Things to Make and Do Outdoors
2010 by Schofield, JoGet this itemInstructions for making more than 100 projects using materials found in the outdoors, helping children use both their creativity and their imagination.
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The Stick Book: Loads of Things You Can Make or Do with a Stick
2012 by Schofield, JoGet this itemFor families with school-age kids, this book shows how to use sticks found outdoors to make such objects as slingshots, hobby animals, and magic wands, and to do such activities as cook over a fire, play capture the flag, and catch fish.
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Wild Things
2019 by Schofield, JoGet this itemIt's time to get outside and get creative with this spellbinding book packed full of magical outdoor activities. Learn how to track dragons, create fairy fashions, brew magic potions, build snow unicorns, discover trolls, and go on spooky nighttime adventures. It's time to unlock the magical power of nature!
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The Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill your Family's Life with Art & Creativity
2013 by Van't Hul, JeanGet this itemSpend the summer fostering your inner artist and your family's creativity! This book includes more than 50 different project ideas for kids ages 1-8, as well as vital tips for parents and caregivers on how to encourage and engage with your budding artist.
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