We Play Outside

"From Before we read ... We read more pictures ... We read pictures"--T.p. verso.

Piggie can't wait to go and play in the sunshine. But will a rainy day ruin all the fun? Told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases, this original book encourages children who are just learning to read.

There’s no better way for children to grow healthy bodies and curious minds than by getting outside and playing! Let’s Play Outside features bright photos of diverse children in motion to inspire young ones everywhere to get outside and play in their surroundings. Additional resources include suggested activities, play locations, safety tips, and rules.

Enough! Why don’t you play outside? An exasperated mother sends her boisterous children outside—but their games take them further than she could have imagined! Brother and sister soon leave their garden behind, venturing through breathtaking landscapes, crossing deserts, climbing mountains, sailing the seas, and exploring jungles. Along the way, they encounter animals from black bears and scorpions to barracudas and orangutans, and many that are endangered or nearly extinct. Blending storytelling, adventure, and information, Play Outside! highlights the beauty and fragility of the natural world and celebrates our human connection to it. Readers can search for more than 250 animal species hidden in the art, each one featured in an illustrated index that shows where in the world they can be found and highlights their level of vulnerability to extinction.

This book offers a simple overview of how children can play outside. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.

The great outdoors is the best playground there is! A tree house can be an enchanted castle. An open field can be a great battlefield. From nature walks to imaginative play, the ideas in this beautiful book will help readers get creative with their outdoor play. Age-appropriate content and language perfect for new readers encourages getting outside to enjoy nature and be active with friends and family. Full-color photographs correlate with the accessible text aiding readers' understanding and inspiring them to play outside.

Put down the screen and go play in the 3D land! Humans are spending less and less time outside. We are completely disconnected from our natural environment...nature! Go Play Outside was written to help parents and children remember the importance of time outdoors. Rowan's nature-loving mother encourages him to turn off the screen and 'go play outside'.

Millions of Americans remember Dick and Jane (and Sally and Spot, too!). Now Dick and Jane and all their pals are back with revised editions of these classic readers for a whole new generation of readers to enjoy! Jump and Run Sally said, "Oh, look. Mother can jump. Mother can jump and play."