Description
About the book. What does your child notice when you go outside? Explorer’s Nature Journal provides space to write, draw, and map small discoveries in nature. This journal from Lonely Planet Kids combines observation ideas with pages for personal notes. It is suitable for use in the garden, a park, or on a trip elsewhere.
Content. Six sections introduce themes such as animals, plants, trees, and insects. Children are encouraged to observe weather, seasons, light, smells, sounds, shapes, and colors. Activities include animal tracking, leaf prints, and mapping minibeasts. Blank pages provide extra space for drawings and records. Written by Emma Carlson Berne, the content features illustrations and practical ideas for exploration.
Who is this book suitable for? Suitable for children who enjoy studying details and want to create their own nature journal. You can return to the same location multiple times and compare your observations. English instructions can be read together with an adult, while notes can be written in Norwegian. The child’s curiosity can guide which pages to start with and how much is completed each time.
Use and activities. Read the instructions together with an adult when English words require explanation, and let the child choose an exciting task. Set aside a small workspace and gather the necessary materials for the chosen activity before starting. It is recommended to complete one page or project at a time, allowing space for individual solutions. Encourage the child to share their thoughts and use the illustrations as support to understand the tasks. Feel free to switch between words, drawing, and other task types if the child wants variety or a break. The activities can serve as a starting point for conversations in Norwegian, even though the instructions and labels in the product are in English. Exploring a suggestion together can be just as rewarding as completing all the tasks at once.
About the edition. English-language publication, published 2025. 112 pages. ISBN 9781837584772.
