Katherine Halligan

THIS is What You can Do!

How many parents have ever heard these words, “I’m bored, what can I do?” Despite having lots of toys, movies, discs, and more, children can truly think there is nothing to do.

That is when the smart parent is ready, and has this book on hand. It is brimming with things for a child to do. Although it is geared for the weekends, many of these ideas can be used any day of the week it is.

Activities are divided into seasons. For instance, in the spring, learn to dye eggs, make carrot cake, or learn to do leaf rubbings.

In the summer, create a window box, make sandcastles, or paint a pet rock.

When fall arrives, learn to bake a dessert, make an obstacle course, or create a memory jar.

In the winter, make twig stars, create your own wrapping paper, or grow a flowering amaryllis bulb in a pot you decorated—to keep for yourself or as a thoughtful gift.

You will find all these ideas and more in this over-sized, hardbacked book. It is full of easy directions and colorful illustrations. Never again will you dread hearing a child say they don’t have anything to do. With your help, now they do. Children aged six to twelve-years-old will enjoy this five-star book.

Thank you, Nosy Crow, for providing Tickmenot with a book to review. Opinions are my own.… (més)