Monday, May 18, 2009

Parent Pick: Catch a Fish, Throw a Ball, Fly a Kite

Do you ever feel like you need to slow down and get back to the simple things in life? Here's a book to inspire the modern parent to try the simple, timeless activities familiar to childhood.

In Catch a Fish, Throw a Ball, Fly a Kite: 21 Timeless Skills Every Child Should Know (and any parent can teach!) by Jeffrey Lee:

"A renowned family physician, YA author, and father of two offers this guide to 21 classic skills that parents can teach their children--from lighting a campfire to riding a bike to folding a paper airplane. Includes illustrations, anecdotes, and trivia and jokes related to each subject." (summary courtesy of Syndetics)

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