Down to the River and Up to the Trees..., Sue Belfrage
Down to the River and Up to the Trees..., Sue Belfrage
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Down to the River and Up to the Trees

Author: Sue Belfrage

Narrator: Sue Belfrage

Unabridged: 2 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 06/15/2017

Synopsis

READ BY THE AUTHOR ** A Winner of the Woodland Books of the Year Award ** In a stressful, chaotic world, many of us are turning to nature for a sense of serenity and happiness. While the idea of the wild outdoors is enticing, though, our busy lives and our location can cause us to become detached from nature. Down to the River and Up to the Trees will show you how to connect with the natural world around you, whether you live in the city or the countryside. From getting to know the local wildlife, to foraging and creating naturally-sourced masterpieces, Down to the River is brimming with practical information, intriguing quotes and inspirational ideas. Discover how to carve your own spoon; to be able to tell if the moon is waxing or waning; or try forest bathing (surrounding yourself with trees). Learn how to make yourself at home amongst the animals and plants on your doorstep, in harmony with your surroundings. There is space too for you to record your thoughts and findings, whatever shape they take.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cara

2.5/5 stars There were some interesting facts in here & a couple of fun tricks, but overall I was pretty disappointed by this book. I didn’t love the writing style & was hoping for something more atmospheric. There is nothing wrong with this book, it just wasn’t really for me.......more

Goodreads review by Tiffany

2.5 stars, rounded down The only reason I read this book at all is because it's short and I am behind my reading challenge. Most of the book was very fluffy and didn't have much substance, mostly consisting of jokes that were not funny and random recipes and crafts. I'm still angry about the blackberr......more

Goodreads review by Mikeila

Overall, this book was alright. There were some really interesting parts, and some good quotes from poetry, but wasn’t all that I thought it would be.......more

Goodreads review by Juliet

Down to the River and Up to the Trees, written and illustrated by Sue Belfrage, will inspire you to get outdoors more and be more creative once you're there! It's divided into sections dealing with different aspects of the outdoors (such as Earth, Sky, Water) and each section is packed full of ideas......more

Quotes

‘The message from Sue Belfrage is clear – get up, get dressed and get out. And take the kids to reconnect with nature!’ – Chris Packham ‘A generous, open-hearted book for our times, full of the sheer joy of discovery’ – Paul Evans, Guardian Country Diarist ‘A lovely book, engaging all of your senses like a walk through the woods. There is so much here to enjoy, whether you live in a town house or country cottage.’ – Kevin Parr, author of Rivers Run ‘If you don’t have a generous, enthusiastic, artist friend to accompany you as you explore the natural world in your neighbourhood be of good heart. Author and artist Sue Belfrage just fits that description as does her beautiful little illustrated book-cum-journal’ – Living Woods magazine ‘A heartening book about how to reconnect with nature for one’s own well-being… written with a warm, light touch, and decorated with attractive illustrations.’ – Woodland Awards 2017 ‘This guide to rediscovering nature in an overly complex world is a real thing of beauty.’ – Country Walking Magazine ‘This charming little book contains top tips for getting out into wild nature […] a great gift for those hunting for natural inspiration.’ – Countryfile Magazine

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