This is a book with a mission. A mission to help parents get their little ones into loving and caring for the outside world. For the sake of their mental health, their physical health and - ultimately - the good of the planet too.There-s a whole world of fun, just beyond our doorsteps-Natural play can do wonders for our kids - helping them to feel calmer and happier, fostering creativity and critical thinking, encouraging self-confidence and increasing their resilience to life-s challenges. But in our modern world sometimes we need a reminder to slow down and just play outside with our kids, ignoring the temptation to overschedule and overspend.Little Forest Folk is full of ideas for simple and fun outdoor activities - from bug hotels to potion making, leaf-painting to adventure walks - all designed to help parents and children to love natural world together, in any kind of outdoor space and whatever the weather.Let-s give our children the childhood they deserve. These will be the memo