I adored this one! This is a gorgeously illustrated and informative children's book packed full of facts about nature and the outdoors. It was a super fun read, even as an adult with no kids. I felt like I allowed my inner child to come out and play while reading this one. I read a lot of heavy nonfiction, and lead a pretty stressful life filled with looming deadlines and anxiety, so it was nice to take a break from all that to indulge in this book. It felt like a breath of fresh air.

This book sheds light on all the playful and exciting things waiting just outside your door. In a world where kids (actually, all of us) are glued to iPhones and video games, and are influenced by what we see online and how that might make us feel, this book felt like an important read and served as a reminder of the way that nature can make us feel as human beings. Nature and Me dives deep into why these feelings matter and how they can help in your kid’s (or your) life.

The book covers things like: understanding what’s scary, making the most of your short life, imagination, and how a change of lens can be good for you. All of these topics are compared to relatable things in nature, like the leopard shark, the 1000-year-old giant redwood tree in California, the sunshine, and a cloud in the sky.

I learned a lot from this little book. Many things about nature that I didn’t know, and things that I can also benefit from as a fully grown adult. It was actually fascinating to learn facts about the animals, the stars, and the sun, and what these elements of nature can teach us.

The writing in Nature and Me is lovely, the facts are concise, and the book is highly readable for kids aged eight and up. Each section is accompanied by a beautifully drawn illustration.

All in all, this is a fantastic kids book, and fun for the adults too.

Nature and Me is a beautifully written book, by The School of Life, about the lessons children can take from nature.

Each chapter has a theme, which is something linked to nature e.g. The Himalayas, and each theme links to a valuable life lesson, such as learning to appreciate time to ourselves, mindfulness, and the power of imagination. The book has a warm and comforting tone, is well laid out and is supported with beautiful illustrations.

What I particularly like about this book is that it doesn't gloss over life. In an age appropriate manner it tells children that sometimes things don't go the way we want them to or that sometimes people are mean, but through the valuable lessons it gives through the examples of nature, it really does teach children coping mechanisms for these hardships.

We often hear that nature is important and we must protect the planet, but this book shows us exactly how important nature is, particularly for what it teaches us. Whilst, this is a book aimed at children's, I thoroughly enjoyed it as an adult. I learnt some things I never knew before, other things I did know before were shaped into a new way of thinking, and I came across reminders of things which I just needed to hear right now.

Overall, Nature and Me is a book which we can all benefit from as it not only points out the beauty of nature, but teaches us lessons of what we can take from it.

What a wonderful book for children which helped me learn so much as an adult too!
Interesting facts about everything around us - thoroughly enjoyed it.