This book is a celebration of childhood through crafts and activities that invite wonder and play. The twenty-five projects presented here are meant to speak to the way children engage with the world, where potential is limitless, curiosity is an electrical current, and every moment is open to the possibility of the unexpected. These projects are not about what is produced in the end (although that part is fun too); they are stepping-off points--activities that spark curiosity, an adventure, or an investigation. They're about the process of getting there. They're about the conversations that happen while making things together. They're about getting to know the world inch by inch. They're about exploring imaginary universes and running through real forests. They're about living in childhood . . . regardless of your actual age. They're about being a kid. Projects include- Part One- Nature .Seasonal Capes .Earth House .Bird of Paradise Mask .Maple Leaf House .Nature Fairy .Color and Shape Activities .Flip-Book Animations .Zoetrope .Magic Lantern Projector Part Two- Imagination .Tree Shadows .Play Tents and Structures .Wands and Other Enchantments .Boats for Sailing Imaginary Seas .Nature's Marionettes .Nature's Stage .Adventures in Cartography Part Three- Play .Paint Can Banjo .Steel Drum .Bows and Arrows .Lawn Bowling .Rube Goldberg Machine .Exploration Bag .Game Seeds .Simple Drawstring Game Bag .Wishing Kite