Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3723 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Synopsis
Engaging your child in creative play isn't just fun: it gives him or her the tools to succeed in life. In everything they do, from drawing and playing, to seeing and understanding the world, solving problems, and developing deeper relationships, children use their creativity. It's how they learn to understand the world around them. It's no wonder, then, that parents want to share in the joy of creativity with their children - both as a way to encourage their children's creative lives and to express their own creativity as well. For those whose creative life was revitalized or sparked for the first time by their children - or for those seeking ways to creatively engage with their children - "The Creative Family" offers ways for the whole family to deepen their creative endeavours through art, play, nature, and family celebrations.Full of simple activities and engaging projects, this book offers ways to: keep creating as a parent; create and connect with one's children in thoughtful and meaningful ways; and nurture a child's own creative self. To this end, it offers a wealth of different ways to connect as a family.

Customer Reviews

The Best Book I've Bought in 10 years
This book is a must.

This book is non-lecturing , honest and simple with the beautiful sound of a mother speaking to you with photo's scattered throughout.

I adore the craft projects in the book Amanda's included for you and your little ones to do. I Love the way that it's set out so you can pick it up and read any part anytime.

I got mine on Friday morning, I'd ordered it from Amanda's site. And 'd read it by Saturday morning. Brilliant.

I then went on eBay and bought loads of musical instruments and Art supplies. My son is loving playing with play dough at the minute. We are going on a nature trail soon to collect loads of goodies to craft with.

My favourite part is knowing that Amanda's writing a 2nd book! I CAN NOT wait!!!!

If you are creative yourself, or you want to be with your children- THIS IS A MUST HAVE!!!!!

I hope you all gain what I have from reading this book, I shall treasure it forever.

Dearest Amanda, thank you for writing such a honest, inspiring and positive book. I feel like me and my son who's 18 months can do anything together!

Fabulously inspirational
Brings together all of the things which I love - family, crafting, homemaking, cooking, planting, thrifting etc etc. Never found someone who incorporates into their life all those aspects to which I aspire! Fabulously inspirational - and projects all shown with instructions. My 3 year old has already done some sewing and I've changed the layout in my family room to incorporate a space to get my sewing machine out permanently!

Excellent!
I honestly love this book. I have just about put it down since it has arrived and have been quoting it to everyone I come across! I've been inspired to look at the way my children play in a new way and to look at them for ideas for various projects I'm involved in! Excellent book much anticipated and it hasn't disappointed! Love it!