slip and slide watermelon rugby ice hockey) make a rain shadow make an igloo paint with natural paints made from wet mud, wet berries, wet charcoals) go swimming in the rain test out your fire-making skills – can you make a fire in the rain?)

In this book Jo Schofield and Fiona Danks offer myriad suggestions for wild things to do outdoors on wet, windy and snowy days, including: It’s raining outside – let’s get out and play! Don’t huddle cooped up indoors on a bad weather day: wrap up in warm clothes or waterproofs and get out of doors for some fun. The Wild Weather Book: Loads of things to do outdoors in rain, wind and snow by Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield (the same authors of The Stick Book), is full of wonderful photographs and ideas to inspire your children play outside no matter the weather. As long as I have a dry warm place to return to, I go outside no matter the weather. I don’t believe in weather ruining your outdoor fun. One day it may snow, the next day it can be 60 degrees and sunny.

Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.Springtime in the mountains means unpredictable weather. Engaging and natural photography throughout captures the spirit of the times, as parents are getting more keen to encourage their children to play outdoors. This book is packed with imaginative suggestions for games, crafts, activities and experiments in the wind, rain and snow. So don't wait for the sun: take this book with you and go outdoors for a wild weather adventure! No more huddling by the fire on cold, rainy days, get out there and enjoy the elements and have some fun. There are loads of exciting and creative things you can do in the natural world when the weather's wild. Take your camera into a white world and see how many different icy patterns and shapes you can find. Fly a kite in the wind and catch falling leaves. Go on an animal hunt and find the creatures that come out in the wet. Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield are back with more wonderful ideas for fun outdoors even in the most challenging weather! Imagine - jumping in the biggest puddle you can find! - Or running barefoot and feeling squidgy mud ooze up between your toes! - Or run up the nearest hill to feel the wind try to carry you away! When it's wet, or windy or cold, there's no need to stay cooped up indoors it's a great opportunity to rush outside for some fun.

The Wild Weather Book by Fiona Danks