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With the Spring coming and the promise of time to spend outdoors in the better weather, here's a fabulous selection of books that will help you and your children enjoy your garden and the great outdoors and perhaps even discover a life-long hobby in the making.

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Join some experts in each of their fields and let them guide you through birds and wildlife in your garden and beyond, get your children growing their own vegetables, learn about survival and so much more.

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The RSPB Children's Guide to Nature Watching
The RSPB Children's Guide to Nature Watching
Mark Boyd
This practical introduction to all kinds of wildlife will give young readers a useful way in to looking more carefully at the world around them. Whether you live in the town or the country, there are opportunities to look at...
Featured in: 7+ readers | 9+ readers | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 28/03/2013
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Maisy Grows a Garden
Maisy Grows a Garden
Lucy Cousins
Loveable Maisy the Mouse has many skills. Here she plants and tends a wonderful garden. Pull the tabs and help her! In the Spring, it is digging and planting and watering. Then, up come the first shoots! After that, it...
Featured in: 3+ readers | Out and About
Format: Hardback - Released: 07/03/2013
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The Wild Weather Book Loads of Things to Do Outdoors in Rain, Wind and Snow
The Wild Weather Book Loads of Things to Do Outdoors in Rain, Wind and Snow
Fiona Danks, Jo Schofield
A celebration of the outdoors and all the fun things you can do in it in all kinds of unpropitious weather! There’s practical advice about how to build a shelter and make a fire so that you don’t get too...
Featured in: 5+ readers | 7+ readers | 9+ readers | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/03/2013
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Things for Girls to Make and Do
Things for Girls to Make and Do

Fairies, flowers, princesses and jewellery all feature in this book designed to encourage making and doing at home. There are lots of ideas for how to make your own cards and presents as well as decorations for the home.  A...
Featured in: 5+ readers | Fascinating Facts | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/06/2012
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Things for Boys to Make and Do
Things for Boys to Make and Do

Designed to stave off dull moments and to encourage creativity at home, this lives up to its title by packing in loads of things to make with simple materials, most of which are readily at hand. From an Egyptian Mummy...
Featured in: 5+ readers | Fascinating Facts | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/06/2012
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A First Book of Nature
A First Book of Nature
Nicola Davies
Winner of The English Association 2013 Prize (Non-Fiction 4-7) A beautiful book which brings nature to life in words and pictures. Nicola Davies interweaves fact and fiction as she brings each season into focus. She celebrates new growth and the rich...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers | Book Awards | Fascinating Facts | Out and About
Format: Hardback - Released: 03/05/2012
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Run Wild ! Outdoor Games and Adventures
Run Wild ! Outdoor Games and Adventures
Fiona Danks, Jo Schofield
Inspirational! Full of tempting, action packed photos, this introduction to having fun in the outdoors should get parents and their children out there as soon as possible. The range of activities is huge from boisterous outdoor games for big groups...
Featured in: 11+ readers | 7+ readers | 9+ readers | For Parents | Out and About
Format: Hardback - Released: 07/04/2011
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George and Flora's Secret Garden
George and Flora's Secret Garden
Joanna Elizabeth Elworthy
Bursting full of practical tips and suggestions for fun outdoor activities, this is a great introduction to the delights of gardening. George and Flora think that the long months of waiting for the new baby to arrive will be long...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/04/2010
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Young Gardener
Young Gardener
Stefan T Buczacki, Beverley Buczacki
This is an exciting new title from the acclaimed gardening writer Stefan Buczacki, providing the perfect introduction for children to this rewarding and satisfying pastime. In collaboration with his wife, Beverley, Stefan has put together this easy-to-use and informative book...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 16/04/2009
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Eddie's Garden and How to Make Things Grow
Eddie's Garden and How to Make Things Grow
Sarah Garland
Clearly and delightfully told, this gentle story with lively characters and colourful illustrations is also packed full of information on how to grow a garden like Eddie's for yourself.
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/03/2006
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RSPB Children's Guide to Birdwatching
RSPB Children's Guide to Birdwatching
David Chandler, Mike Unwin
Fascinating fact boxes and top tips for young birdwatching enthusiasts.  There are handy hints on planning birding activities all year round and practical advice on how to get involved in conservation. With lots of colour photos it's certain to help...
Featured in: 7+ readers | 9+ readers | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 25/09/2007
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RHS: Wildlife Garden
RHS: Wildlife Garden
Martyn Cox
Take a walk on the wild side and turn your garden into a haven of amazing wildlife.  Pick up gardening basics, this book is perfect for budding gardeners from how to go organic to making your own compost and how...
Featured in: 7+ readers | Out and About
Format: Hardback - Released: 02/03/2009
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RSPB: My First Book of Garden Bugs
RSPB: My First Book of Garden Bugs
Mike Unwin
A wonderful introduction to 20 garden creepy crawlies. Perfect for young children to go hunting in the garden or the park for various bugs having discovered through the book where they are most likely to be hiding. Additional fact boxes...
Featured in: 5+ readers | Out and About
Format: Hardback - Released: 01/10/2009
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Out and About in My Boots Lift-the-Flap and Discover the World Around You
Out and About in My Boots Lift-the-Flap and Discover the World Around You
Christina Goodings
A delightful book which gently touches on environmental issues in a lift-the-flap format. Its contents will encourage toddlers to go out and about and care for their planet and to use their eyes and ears to seek out animals around...
Featured in: 3+ readers | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 21/05/2010
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Green Fingers and Muddy Boots
Green Fingers and Muddy Boots
Ivor Santer
Children benefit immensely from spending time outdoors in the fresh air, and a great way to get them outside is to encourage an interest in their garden. This book presents fun and practical activities to do in the garden every...
Featured in: 5+ readers | 7+ readers | Out and About
Format: Mixed Media Product - Released: 23/04/2009
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The Bumper Book of London Everything You Need to Know About London and More...
The Bumper Book of London Everything You Need to Know About London and More...
Becky Jones, Clare Lewis
A fact-packed introduction to all aspects of London. There is a wealth of well-expressed information about history, geography, culture, animals, food and much, much more. Everything is clearly introduced which makes browsing easy. Additionally, there’s an excellent index for looking...
Featured in: 7+ readers | Fascinating Facts | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 07/04/2012
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RSPB: Nature Guide
RSPB: Nature Guide
Mike Unwin
Fantastic fun-filled year round ideas and activities for all the family to enjoy, like how to track foxes, making your own wormery, designing your own seashell wind-chime, growing your own salad and making a home for a hedghog.   The emphasis...
Featured in: 7+ readers | 9+ readers | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 15/03/2009
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The Stick Book : Loads of Things You Can Make or Do with a Stick
The Stick Book : Loads of Things You Can Make or Do with a Stick
Fiona Danks, Jo Schofield
This is a wonderfully inspiring book for the great outdoors or indoors for that matter.  The authors offer masses of suggestions for things to do with a stick, in the way of adventures and bushcraft, creative and imaginative play, games,...
Featured in: 7+ readers | 9+ readers | Fascinating Facts | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 15/03/2012
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Bumper Book of Nature
Bumper Book of Nature
Moss, Stephen
This is the book that will get you and your child out of the house (away from the computer games and the TV) and into the great outdoors seeking out all sorts of exciting things to do during Spring and...
Featured in: 7+ readers | 9+ readers | Fascinating Facts | Out and About
Format: Hardback - Released: 02/04/2009
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Famous Five's Survival Guide
Famous Five's Survival Guide
Enid Blyton
The perfect book for all fans of mystery, outdoor action and adventure and of course, the Famous Five. Packed with useful information on surviving outdoors and solving mysteries, here is the one mystery that the famous Five never managed to...
Featured in: 7+ readers | 9+ readers | Out and About
Format: Hardback - Released: 04/09/2008
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Nature's Playground Activities, Crafts and Games to Encourage Your Children to Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Nature's Playground Activities, Crafts and Games to Encourage Your Children to Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Fiona Danks, Jo Schofield
This book is packed to the brim with great games, crafts and adventures, encouraging children and their families, carers and teachers to get into the great outdoors.  Whether you live in the city or village, whether you are a parent...
Featured in: 11+ readers | 14+ readers | Fascinating Facts | For Parents | Out and About
Format: Hardback - Released: 01/03/2006
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Make it Wild! 101 Things to Make and Do Outdoors
Make it Wild! 101 Things to Make and Do Outdoors
Fiona Danks, Jo Schofield
A terrific book to lure kids away from their computers and to go outside to discover the natural world around us.  It’s packed with ideas for creative activities using natural materials to make things.  Aimed more at the parent than...
Featured in: 11+ readers | 14+ readers | Fascinating Facts | For Parents | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/05/2010
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Go Wild! 101 Things to Do Outdoors Before You Grow Up
Go Wild! 101 Things to Do Outdoors Before You Grow Up
Fiona Danks, Jo Schofield
Great title and this book does exactly what it says – Go Wild outdoors before you grow up!  There are so many activities within the pages to tempt young people outside and to undertake a range of outdoor adventures.  Whether...
Featured in: 11+ readers | 14+ readers | Fascinating Facts | For Parents | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 09/04/2009
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London Adventure Walks for Families Tales of a City
London Adventure Walks for Families Tales of a City
Becky Jones, Clare Lewis
From the authors of the highly successful Adventures Walks for Families In and Around London comes London Adventure Walks, offering 25 carefully devised, imaginative explorations of London - all starting from points easily accessible by public transport - specifically designed to appeal to children....
Featured in: 11+ readers | Fascinating Facts | For Parents | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/05/2010
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The Adventurer's Notebook
The Adventurer's Notebook
Becky Jones, Clare Lewis
From the authors of London Adventure Walks, The Adventurer's Notebook has heaps of white space for creative young minds to fill with drawings, stories and ideas inspired by all the wonderful things you can see and do while out and...
Featured in: 11+ readers | 9+ readers | For Parents | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/05/2010
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Adventure Walks for Families in and Around London
Adventure Walks for Families in and Around London
Becky Jones, Clare Lewis
Every parent dreams of idyllic family days out with the kids - but every parent also knows that, when it comes to a conflict between the attractions of computer games and the pleasures of nature's playground, it often feels as if a trip...
Featured in: Fascinating Facts | For Parents | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 12/06/2008
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Nature Adventures
Nature Adventures
Mick Manning, Brita Granstrom
Nature Adventures is a treasure trove of activities, information, observation, pictures and poetry, featuring habits from town and city, woodland and hedgerow to ponds and rivers, moorland and seaside.  This unique and inspirational book will encourage families everywhere to go...
Featured in: 5+ readers | 7+ readers | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/03/2012
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Where Do They Go When it Rains?
Where Do They Go When it Rains?
Gerda Muller
A delightful story featuring a family day out into the countryside. On their way they pass through fields full of flowers, grasshoppers and bees. They stop at a farm, where they feed the hens, pigs and ponies. But when they...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers | Out and About
Format: Hardback - Released: 28/01/2010
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RHS: Grow It, Eat It
RHS: Grow It, Eat It

Is your child a budding gardener or chef? From seed to saucepan and pot to place this is a cookery and gardening book in one.  Children will love learning how to plant seeds and turn their produce into delicious meals. ...
Featured in: 7+ readers | Out and About
Format: Hardback - Released: 01/04/2008
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RSPB: My First Book of Garden Birds
RSPB: My First Book of Garden Birds
Mike Unwin, Sarah Whittley
A delightfully illustrated picture book about garden birds that will appeal to families with young children. Each bird is introduced on a right-hand page in an illustration where it is partly obscured or turned away from the viewer. The text...
Featured in: 5+ readers | Out and About
Format: Hardback - Released: 25/04/2006
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RSPB: My First Book of Garden Wildlife
RSPB: My First Book of Garden Wildlife
Mike Unwin
Captivating illustrations and lively text make this a terrific first guide for young children about the wildife they can find in their garden or around a nearby park.  Through questions and answers, children can discover twenty common garden animals, each of them...
Featured in: 5+ readers | Out and About
Format: Hardback - Released: 30/10/2008
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The Ultimate Survival Guide (with an intro by Ben Fogle)
The Ultimate Survival Guide (with an intro by Ben Fogle)
Mike Flynn
Embrace a new way of life! Loads of practical tips on how to survive outdoors - and all without the aid of any electronic devices. Learn how to plot a map, leave tracking signals, build a shelter and navigate by...
Featured in: 7+ readers | 9+ readers | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 07/05/2010
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Kids in the Garden Growing Plants for Food and Fun
Kids in the Garden Growing Plants for Food and Fun
Elizabeth McCorquodale
A brilliantly fun and accessible guide for kids on how to grow and tend to the garden. It’s packed full of vibrant and fun ideas introducing children to lots of green-fingered activities. It will teach children not just about how to...
Featured in: 7+ readers | Out and About
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/02/2010
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