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suebie05's review
3.0
The beginning of the book was helpful but too wordy, in my opinion. I would have given it 3 stars. The middle of the book was worth about 2 stars. So many words and not what I was interested in focusing on. The second half of the book where the activities were was worth 5 stars. So many great and fun ideas to get the skills of nature in a creative and playful way. My only struggle is not having enough people available for the games when I’m working with just my kids. So, the average is about 3 1/3 stars for the book. I would’ve loved it if I had read the intro and skipped to the activities. But, I hate to think I could miss something important
thebeehive's review
5.0
I love this book. Pick it up all the time for new inspiration. I've used it with scouts to guide urban kids toward a connection with nature. Used the games and wisdom to enliven a camping trip or paddle with moments of presence and meaning. It truly has the vibe of the life's work of someone passionate about reconnecting adults and child to the wild. Never unbearable or preachy or intimidating in its tone, but playful and coaxing. It makes burying oneself in the wild of the world feel very possible- and necessary.
hollsesh's review
4.0
What I read of this book was really motivational and inspiring. I love that we have a growing movement to keep kids connected with the world in which they live, and these writers provide wonderful insight to how we can facilitate that. However, since I stopped working with children last year, I haven't found the motivation to continue reading. This text contains valuable information as well as stories and ideas, and maybe one day I will pick it back up. For now, I'm keeping it on the shelf.
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