Fifty Things to Do With a Stick

Fifty Things to Do with a Stick is a book that provides 50 achievable ideas for making and playing with sticks, with beautiful step-by-step illustrations. It is a great gift for anyone with an adventurous spirit, a yen to whittle and chop, and a desire to get out into nature and play with sticks. The book guides you in choosing sticks and tools and takes you step-by-step through projects to use at home, make music and decorative objects with, play with, and use out and about. It is the perfect book for anyone wishing to be more self-sufficient and find their inner explorer.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

For anyone with an adventurous spirit, a penchant for whittling and chopping, and a longing to immerse themselves in nature and engage in playful stick-related activities, this captivating book is a must-read! With its stunning step-by-step illustrations, Fifty Things to Do with a Stick offers a delightful array of 50 achievable ideas for making and playing with sticks, making it an ideal gift for nature enthusiasts.

The next installment in Pavilions bestselling outdoor adventure series, Fifty Things to Do with a Stick, promises to transport you to a world of creativity and fun. By utilizing a few gathered twigs and sticks, you can embark on a journey of crafting and playing, starting with simple projects like creating plant markers or tent pegs and gradually progressing to constructing a lantern or woven basket.

Working with wood, a versatile and biodegradable raw material, is a tradition shared by nearly every culture. However, it's unfortunate that woodworking, once widely taught in schools, has declined over the years, depriving generations of the joy and satisfaction of creating useful things by hand. Richard Skrein, the author of this book, aims to rectify this by guiding you in selecting the perfect sticks and tools for your projects.

Spanning four chapters, accompanied by evocative illustrations, this book takes you on a step-by-step journey through a wide range of projects that you can use at home, create music and decorative objects with, play with, and even utilize outdoors. Whether you're planning a camping trip or simply seeking ways to be more self-sufficient, this book offers a treasure trove of battery-free, no-emission ideas that will ignite your inner explorer.

Among the chapters, you'll discover:

Home Sticks: Explore the endless possibilities of crafting cutlery, coat hooks, brooms, and candlesticks using sticks.

Stick Craft: Unleash your creativity by weaving, making jewelry, creating mobiles, and framing pictures using sticks.

Stick Play: Engage in imaginative play with catapults, musical sticks, magic wands, and story sticks.

Camp Sticks: Illuminate your outdoor adventures with lanterns, ladders, stools, and even stick bread!

With its comprehensive coverage and captivating illustrations, Fifty Things to Do with a Stick is the perfect book for anyone wishing to embrace their adventurous spirit, nurture their creativity, and immerse themselves in the wonders of nature. So, gather your sticks, get ready to whittle, and let your imagination run wild as you embark on a journey of endless possibilities with this delightful and inspiring book!

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 142 x 192 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911682561