The Handbook of Forgotten Skills

Old fashioned fun for a new generation

By: Elaine Baptiste, Natalie Crowley, Chris Duriez (Illustrator)

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Hardcover | 16 March 2023

At a Glance

Hardcover
112 Pages

Age
7 - 10

Dimensions(cm)
27.7 x 21.7 x 1.6

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Turn the clock back to a simpler time... cold lemonade in summer, evenings by a campfire, a warm blanket in winter.
Fully-illustrated chapters feature the history and story behind more than thirty skills for you to discover and learn. Perfect for children aged 7+.

This book brings endless hours of fun and imagination
· Skills include how to grow your own tomatoes, how to sew on a button, how to use a compass and how to mend a sock
· Fully illustrated throughout with step-by-step instructions and essential tips
· This book offers a simple approach to learning a new skill or craft and encourages little ones to save money
· Promotes sustainability and encourages creativity and craftsmanship

Words of praise for this book:
"They'll discover that 'old-fashioned fun' was more rewarding than playing with a phone" - 4 star review, The Telegraph
"Jam packed full of things to do that involve looking at a screen" - Karan Vickers-Hulse, Just Imagine
"This lavishly illustrated and inspiring book will help readers step away from the frenzy of modern life and learn a new craft" - The Bookseller
A The Week Junior Book of the Week

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